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How high altitude changes the body’s metabolism

The 2 million people worldwide who live above an elevation of 4,500 meters (14,764 feet) have lower rates of metabolic diseases.

Scientists find a drug that prevent obesity, liver disease caused by high-fat diet

Liver disease is a condition that affects millions of adults in the United States. The disease can develop into a more serious condition known as...

Researchers shows the key driver of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and disordered protein fibers...

Personalized blood pressure treatment is more effective, study finds

High blood pressure is a condition that affects many people around the world, including more than two million people in Sweden. High blood pressure can...

People with obesity genetic risk less likely to get heart disease

Have you ever heard of the term "obesity"? It's when someone is carrying too much weight on their body, and it can be caused by...

Keto diet could help reduce blood sugar and body weight

Scientists from the University of Michigan have found that a very low-carb keto diet can help people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes control...

Eating fish may increase risk of skin cancer

In a recent study conducted by scientists from Brown University, it was found that eating fish may be linked to a higher risk of...

Blood pressure drugs are effective at any time of day

High blood pressure is a health problem that affects many people around the world and can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and...

AI and genetics could help doctors treat alcohol addiction

In a new study, a doctor named Albert Arias was working with a team at Virginia Commonwealth University to help patients with alcohol use...

How can I help my teen quit vaping?

You’re driving your teen home from school when they open up to you about their vaping. What started off as an occasional puff of...