Scientists find hidden link between obesity and heart failure
A small study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, published on July 25th in Nature Cardiovascular Research, has uncovered how obesity affects muscle...
This diet halts liver cancer growth, study finds
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that eliminating the amino acid tryptophan from the diet can effectively stop the growth of liver...
This diabetes drug could reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s patients
A medication commonly prescribed for diabetes and weight loss, liraglutide, has been found to significantly reduce brain shrinkage in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Liraglutide is...
Study finds much higher cancer risks in younger generations in the US
A recent study by the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that cancer rates are increasing among younger generations. This trend is evident in...
Scientists find an important cause of chronic cough
Chronic cough is a common reason for people to visit their doctor, especially middle-aged women. New research from Uppsala University suggests that chronic cough...
Non-invasive heart disease treatments
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but many treatments can help manage and even improve heart health without surgery.
These non-invasive treatments...
Some hypertension medications may increase your blood pressure
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and many are unaware of their condition. High blood pressure happens when blood flows...
These daily vegetables linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods...
This food linked to better heart health and blood pressure in older adults
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...
Healthier blood pressure means lower dementia risk, study finds
A team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions conducted a study on the relationship between blood pressure control and brain health....