Best bedtime snacks for people with diabetes
Living with diabetes means making smart food choices all day, including at night. What you eat before bed can affect your blood sugar levels...
Bottom blood pressure number may be key to dementia prevention
Most people know that blood pressure is an important sign of how healthy their heart and blood vessels are. It’s measured with two numbers....
Tiny 3D-printed tool helps scientists build complex human tissues in the lab
Scientists at the University of Washington and UW Medicine have created a tiny 3D-printed device that could change the way human tissues are modeled...
Thinking positively about aging helps older adults recover better after a fall
Older adults who have a positive mindset about aging are more likely to recover well after a fall, according to a new study by...
Scientists uncover key heart protector in battle against heart failure
Scientists have found a new clue that could lead to better treatments for heart failure, especially in people with type 2 diabetes.
A recent study...
Scientists target brain’s ‘security gate’ to fight Alzheimer’s—and it’s working
A newly developed drug that helps protect the brain’s natural defenses is showing promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a...
This simple ear device may help you walk without knee pain
If you've ever struggled with knee pain while tying your shoes, getting into a car, or walking down stairs, you're not alone.
Osteoarthritis (OA) in...
Fewer heart problems could mean fewer dementia cases, study finds
A new study suggests that a large number of dementia cases in the U.S. could be prevented by reducing certain health problems linked to...
Even ‘less healthy’ plant foods help diabetics lose weight, study show
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes can lose weight by switching from animal-based foods to plant-based ones—even when the...
How nitrate-rich vegetables can protect your heart
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death around the world, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year. While this alarming number is...