Scientists develop new oral insulin to treat diabetes
A groundbreaking study suggests a major leap forward in diabetes treatment, offering hope to the approximately 75 million people worldwide who inject insulin daily.
Researchers...
This vaccine can prevent heart attacks and strokes in older people
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox, may bring some surprising risks to light, according to a recent...
Research shows new way to treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes
Researchers at Purdue University are exploring new ways to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Type 2 diabetes.
They're developing special compounds that could stop the clumping...
One cup of leafy greens a day keeps heart disease at bay
Cardiovascular diseases rank as the world's leading cause of mortality, claiming approximately 17.9 million lives each year.
While factors like diet, exercise, smoking, and genetic...
How to balance blood sugar in older people
A recent study, a collaborative effort by Yale School of Medicine, the University of Chicago, and Kaiser Permanente, sheds light on the optimal management...
Both blood pressure numbers matter for your heart health, study confirms
Blood pressure, an essential measure of cardiovascular health, is typically expressed as two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Understanding these numbers can help in assessing...
Heart problem found as a teen flared in her 30s when she was pregnant
As a teenager, Claire Sprouse spent hours in the ballet studio perfecting her pliés, then performing on stage. At 16, she started having chest...
Virtual reality can make exercise enjoyable and reduce chronic pain
In a world where sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging, research from the University of South Australia offers a novel solution: virtual...
AI can help detect pancreatic cancer early
The story of understanding and battling pancreatic cancer, a deadly and elusive disease, goes back to the 18th century.
The key to beating this cancer...
Monitoring lesser-known numbers in a blood screening can help heart health
When you get the results from a routine blood screening, some familiar terms and numbers may jump out: cholesterol levels that point to a...