This traditional type 2 diabetes drug could treat obesity
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have made a significant breakthrough in the battle against obesity by studying semaglutide, a medication traditionally used to...
This nutrient is the key to lower salt’s harmful effects on blood pressure
Salt is a common part of our daily meals, but it has a downside: it can raise blood pressure and harm heart health. Eating...
Scientists find big cause of rheumatoid arthritis in gut
A groundbreaking study led by scientists from the University of Colorado has uncovered a potential trigger for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease.
This...
Scientists find new cause of diabetes in older people
A group of researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University has made an important discovery about how losing certain cells in the pancreas might be linked...
Popular blood pressure drug may cause heart problems
A recent discovery has sparked concern in the medical field, revealing a troubling link between nifedipine, a widely-used blood pressure medication, and an increased...
Too much of this hormone linked to cognitive decline in older people
Thyrotoxicosis is a condition where there is too much thyroid hormone in the body, and new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that...
Scientists find new link between Alzheimer’s and colorectal cancer
A team of researchers from the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University in China has uncovered intriguing evidence that could explain why people with...
Flavonoid-rich foods may help lower dementia risk, study finds
A new study suggests that consuming more flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, tea, red wine, and dark chocolate, could help reduce the risk of...
This blood pressure drug could help treat diabetic kidney disease
Researchers from the University of Bristol have made a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly impact the treatment of diabetic kidney disease, a serious condition...
New treatment offers big knee pain relief in older people
Scientists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have recently uncovered a promising new way to treat knee pain, particularly benefiting those aged 50 and above.
Their...