A simple food ingredient could help treat fatty liver disease
A recent study has found that resistant starch can significantly reduce fat and harmful enzymes in the liver of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
NAFLD is...
A new way to boost cancer treatment with vitamin B3
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found an exciting way to improve cancer treatment using the body’s own natural defense system—natural killer cells.
These cells help...
Study shows heatstroke can cause heart disease and obesity
Heat injuries are becoming more common as global temperatures rise, with over 100,000 people treated for heat-related conditions in the U.S. each year.
While most...
Social activity may help delay dementia for 5 years
Staying socially active, like visiting friends, attending parties, or going to church, may help keep the brain healthy as people age.
Research from Rush University...
Sugary drinks might increase diabetes risk via the gut
It’s well known that drinking sugary beverages can raise the risk of diabetes, but scientists have long wondered why.
A new study, published in Cell Metabolism,...
Scientists find the cause of stomach cancer growth and spread
Researchers have discovered that stomach cancer cells connect with nearby sensory nerves, forming electrical circuitsthat fuel tumor growth and help the cancer spread.
This finding, published in Nature,...
What are the side effects of GLP-1 medications? A researcher explains
GLP-1 medications initially were used to help people with diabetes improve their insulin resistance and hunger cravings.
However, over the past few years, these medications...
Why many older adults skip Alzheimer’s screening
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are becoming more common, and early detection can help people get treatment sooner.
However, many older adults in...
Why monitoring blood pressure matters for older people
Blood pressure might not be something you think about every day, but for seniors, keeping track of it can be a lifesaver.
High blood pressure,...
Where you live matters when it comes to breast cancer, study finds
A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that breast cancer rates among women under 40 in the U.S....