This stuff in oranges may help fight obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Western University have discovered that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, could help reduce obesity and lower...
This treatable brain problem mimics dementia
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that some patients diagnosed with a serious brain disease called behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) may actually have a condition...
Peanuts and cancer: What you need to know
Peanuts are a popular snack, loved for their crunch and flavor. Many people also consider them a healthy food because they contain protein, fiber,...
Lower blood pressure targets benefit most older adults, study finds
A new analysis of data from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) has confirmed that lowering blood pressure to below 120 mmHg can significantly reduce the risk of...
Lifestyle and environment play a bigger role in health than genes, study finds
A new study from Oxford Population Health has found that environmental factors like smoking, physical activity, and socioeconomic conditions have a much greater influence...
How the brain rewires itself after a stroke to regain speech
A stroke can be devastating, especially when it affects the ability to speak.
For many stroke survivors, speech improves over time, but until now, scientists...
Having an x-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider...
IOsteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, affecting more than two million Australians.
Routine x-rays aren’t recommended to diagnose the condition. Instead,...
Exercise can boost brain insulin function, preventing dementia
Scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have discovered that exercise can activate special cells in the brain that help the body respond to insulin.
This discovery...
5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids’ hearts healthy
Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting...
Why some colon cancers resist treatment
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, and one of the biggest challenges in treating it is therapy resistance.
Many patients undergo chemotherapy, but...