Obesity Crisis Could Cause 1.37 Million Early Heart Disease Deaths Every Year by 2050

Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world. It is no longer only linked to carrying extra body weight. Doctors now...

Could an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help Prevent Dementia?

A growing body of research suggests that the foods we eat may influence how well our brains age. While there is still no cure for...

Why Most Back Pain Treatments Don’t Last

Millions of people around the world live with chronic back pain. It is one of the most common reasons for visiting a doctor, missing...

New Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Symptoms Years Before Memory Loss

A simple blood test may one day tell doctors not only whether a person has Alzheimer's disease, but also when memory problems are likely...

Your Eyes Could Reveal Six Major Diseases in Seconds with New AI Tool

Artificial intelligence is changing many areas of medicine, and a new study suggests that a simple eye scan may soon help doctors detect several...

Why Many Lung Cancer Patients Cannot Get Right Treatment in Time

Cancer treatment has entered a new era. Years ago, many people with lung cancer received similar treatments because doctors had limited information about the...

Scientists Find Another Health Benefit of Metformin Beyond Diabetes Treatment

For many years, metformin has been considered the first-choice medicine for treating type 2 diabetes. Millions of people take it every day to help...

Daytime Sleepiness and Trouble Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk

Good sleep is essential for both the brain and the heart, and new research suggests that certain sleep problems may work together to increase...

Fatty Liver May Be Secretly Helping Colon Cancer Spread

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It begins in the large...

One Diabetes Drug May Offer Better Protection for People With Irregular Heartbeat

People with type 2 diabetes already face a higher risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and early death. The situation...