Gut holds the key to new heart failure treatment
New discoveries are changing how scientists understand heart failure, and the gut may be playing a bigger role than once believed.
Research is showing that...
1 in 8 people in the U.S. are using weight loss drugs, study finds
A new report from RAND has found that nearly 12% of people in the United States have taken a type of weight loss drug...
Dementia diagnosis takes an average of 3.5 years
People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset...
New blood pressure guideline recommends this treatment
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure—defined as 130/80 mm Hg or higher—and it remains the top preventable risk...
Don’t toss those cannabis leaves—they’re loaded with rare compounds
Cannabis is best known for its cannabinoids like THC and CBD, but new research shows that the plant hides even more chemical surprises—especially in...
Scientists find how to reverse memory loss
Mitochondria, the tiny energy-producing structures inside cells, are essential for keeping our bodies — and especially our brains — functioning.
A new study published in...
This exercise saves heart health in people with high blood pressure
Analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps,...
New way to reduce deadly blood clots in type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre has uncovered a biological clue that might explain why people with type 2...
Weekly flossing may lower risks of stroke and irregular heartbeat
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than just keep your smile healthy—it could also help protect your brain and...
Popular blood pressure drug may come with hidden health risks
Researchers from Columbia University have been taking a closer look at chlorthalidone, a medication that many doctors prescribe to treat high blood pressure.
Their new...