Hidden heart dangers for people with type 2 diabetes revealed in major study
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot properly use insulin,...
A hidden blood pressure warning doctors may be missing
Most people are familiar with having their blood pressure checked while sitting in a chair at a doctor’s office. It is one of the...
Scientists find hidden cause of common fatty liver disease
A new study from researchers at Mayo Clinic has revealed an important discovery about a common liver disease that affects millions of people around...
This drug may work better than aspirin for preventing heart attacks
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world. Millions of people suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and other serious...
A hidden blood pressure change may begin more than a decade before death
Blood pressure is one of the most common health measurements checked by doctors. It helps show how hard the heart is working to move...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, scientists have been searching for the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease, one of the world’s most feared illnesses linked to aging.
Alzheimer’s...
Doctors find better ways to protect older adults in surgery recovery
Older adults face many extra risks when they go through surgery, but new research suggests that hospitals can significantly improve recovery and reduce dangerous...
Most adults need much more exercise for strong heart protection
Doctors and health experts have long encouraged people to stay physically active to protect their hearts and improve overall health.
Exercise can lower blood pressure,...
Breast cancer deaths are rising in younger women, major study finds
A major new study analyzing nearly 50 years of breast cancer data in the United States has found an alarming shift in who is...
Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.”
But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use...