Diabetes drug may fight Alzheimer’s before it starts
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common brain condition that causes memory loss and dementia in older people. It affects millions of people around the...
How your blood pressure might affect emotions and personality
High blood pressure is not just a number your doctor checks during a visit. It can affect both your body and your emotions. New...
Major causes of artery hardening you should not ignore
Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become narrow and hard because of a buildup of plaque. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood...
New treatment may reverse joint aging in osteoarthritis
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have made an exciting discovery that could bring new hope to people living with osteoarthritis. This...
The shocking link between this throat problem and OCD
A new study from Yale University may explain why some children suddenly develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
The answer might be in the immune system. Researchers...
New gene discovery could help slow down aging
Scientists have found a gene that may play a major role in how we age. This exciting discovery could lead to new ways to...
This diabetes drug linked to heart failure
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and other institutions has found that the diabetes drug rosiglitazone may increase the risk...
This drug may beat aspirin in preventing heart attacks
A new study from the Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation has found that a group of medications called P2Y12 inhibitors may work better than aspirin in...
What you need to know about today’s best diabetes treatments
Type 2 diabetes happens when the body cannot use the hormone insulin properly, so sugar builds up in the blood. Changing your lifestyle—eating healthier...
A tiny mineral may help clear arteries and fight heart disease
Heart disease is still the top cause of death around the world. Many people die from it every year, and it affects millions of...