This plant-based fat may lower type 2 diabetes risk
A recent study by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggests that a type of fat found in plants, called linoleic acid, may...
New CT scan can detect hidden cause of high blood pressure
A groundbreaking type of CT scan has been developed that can identify tiny nodules in a hormone gland, offering a potential cure for some...
Scientists find a new treatment for early-onset dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia that occurs in people younger than 65. It typically begins between the ages of...
Common alcohol interventions may reduce high blood pressure
A study from Kaiser Permanente suggests that a brief alcohol intervention (BI) offered in primary care settings may help improve health outcomes for adults...
A new diabetes drug could protect kidneys and lungs
A recent study from the University of Hong Kong has shown that a newer type of diabetes medication, called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i),...
How diabetes affects nerve health in older adults
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its impact becomes more noticeable as people age. One of the most common...
How a liver transplant helped one woman with bowel cancer become disease free
In a groundbreaking medical achievement in the UK, a 32-year-old woman from Manchester has undergone the country’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer.
Bianca...
Foods that keep your brain sharp as you age
As we grow older, keeping our brains healthy becomes just as important as caring for our bodies. Memory lapses and slower thinking are common...
Effective strategies for quitting vaping: what science says
A new study co-led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has identified promising strategies to help people quit vaping.
Published in the Cochrane Database...
Alcohol increases colorectal cancer risk, study finds
A new study by researchers from the University of Oxford and international collaborators has shed light on how diet affects the risk of colorectal...