New way to control type 2 diabetes in patients who stop treatment early
Nearly 40% of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes stop taking their medication within the first year—a trend that puts their health at serious...
High blood pressure drugs can have these side effects in men
For many men, keeping blood pressure under control is an important part of staying healthy and protecting the heart. Medications are often necessary to...
Scientists make big breakthrough in herpes and shingles treatment
Researchers at the University of Georgia have made an exciting breakthrough that could lead to better treatment for millions of people living with herpes...
New research shows how to reverse osteoarthritis in knees
Scientists at the University of Southern California have discovered a promising way to help aging joints heal and possibly slow down or reverse the...
Krill oil may boost muscle strength in older adults, study finds
Staying strong and active becomes more difficult as we age, but new research suggests there may be a simple way to help: taking krill...
How a common diabetes drug may help the immune system fight cancer
Metformin is best known as a reliable and affordable medication for managing type 2 diabetes. But scientists are now discovering that this everyday drug...
Keeping blood pressure in check can prevent dementia effectively, study finds
Once upon a time, a group of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions wanted to better understand how our blood pressure affects...
Early warning signs of kidney disease in older adults to watch for
Kidney disease is a growing concern, especially among older adults. As people age, their kidneys naturally become less efficient, and the risk of developing...
Yoga works just as well as strength exercises for knee arthritis pain
Yoga may be just as effective as strength training when it comes to easing knee pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new...
Scientists develop powerful blood test method to detect and track cancer
A new study has revealed a promising method that could one day allow doctors to detect and monitor cancer using only blood tests.
The research,...