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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may lower death risk in sleep apnea

Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may offer more than just help shedding extra pounds—they might also help protect people from serious health...

Your ZIP code could predict your dementia risk

New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals something surprising and important: the place where you live could have a big impact...

Can a small delay in diabetes treatment cause harm?

Could waiting a little too long to treat high blood sugar lead to serious health problems later? This simple question from a patient—who was also...

Scientists 3D-print muscle tissue in zero gravity

Human health remains one of the greatest challenges in space exploration. When astronauts spend long periods in space, their bodies weaken dramatically—especially their muscles and...

New treatment could reverse Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A new study offers fresh hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China...

The overlooked link between gum disease and diabetes

For people living with diabetes, taking care of their gums is just as important as managing blood sugar levels. More and more research is showing...

Can grape seed extract help slow prostate cancer growth?

Grape seed extract, a natural supplement made from the seeds of wine grapes, is already known for its benefits in lowering cholesterol and blood...

How the body’s tiniest organ may hold the key to lowering blood pressure

It’s hard to believe, but a tiny organ in your neck, about the size of a grain of rice, may be one of the...

Your body’s internal clock could be the secret weapon against cancer

Every cell in your body follows a 24-hour schedule known as a circadian rhythm. This schedule is controlled by a master clock in your...

Study finds the key to preventing dementia in the brain

A new study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a surprising link between the brain’s waste-clearing system and the risk of developing dementia. The...