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Even just a few cigarettes a day can quietly damage your heart for decades
Many people believe that only heavy smokers are at serious risk of developing heart disease or dying early. Some people even think that smoking...
Pancreatic cancer may share surprising similarities with dementia, study finds
Scientists funded by Cancer Research UK have discovered that cells in the pancreas that are at risk of turning into cancer cells start behaving...
New oral pill could be a game-changer for weight loss and diabetes management
A new pill called orforglipron might help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve their blood sugar levels.
This news comes...
New Parkinson’s drug uses good bacteria in gut to treat disease
The old saying “trust your gut” may soon have a new meaning for people with Parkinson’s disease.
A team of scientists at the University of...
Why systolic blood pressure is very important for heart health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious issues.
For many...
A new diabetes drug can protect both the heart and kidneys
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body cannot properly use...
Too much salt could raise your risk of diabetes, study warns
Most people know that eating too much salt isn’t good for their heart. But a new study shows that salt might also raise your...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?
A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health.
This...
Study shows the key to improving blood sugar and sleep
A new study led by researchers at Osaka University has found something surprising about a lesser-known substance in our bodies.
This substance is called D-alanine,...
Aggressive blood pressure treatment may harm older people, study shows
Doctors usually try to lower high blood pressure quickly, especially in hospitals, because it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks or...
This nutrient may be the brain’s secret defender against Alzheimer’s
Choline is a very important nutrient that helps keep our body and brain healthy. We can find choline in many common foods like eggs,...
Women on this blood pressure drug may face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure might be at a higher risk...
A common diabetes drug may be the key to stronger muscles in older people
Metformin is a medicine that has been used for many years to help people control high blood sugar caused by type 2 diabetes.
Doctors often...
A new way of thinking about blood pressure could save your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people and...
Can your blood type affect your type 2 diabetes risk?
When we talk about Type 2 diabetes, we usually focus on things like diet, lifestyle, and family history.
These are well-known risk factors that can...
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Archaeologists discover second-largest Roman olive oil mill ever found in Tunisia
Archaeologists working in the Kasserine region of central Tunisia have uncovered one of the most impressive industrial sites of the Roman Empire: the second-largest...
Tiny atomic patterns could supercharge future electronics
Scientists studying ultra-thin semiconductor materials have made a surprising discovery that could change the way we design electronic devices, from lasers to future quantum...
Hunting for wandering black holes in dwarf galaxies
Tracking down black holes at the center of dwarf galaxies has proven difficult.
In part that is because they have a tendency to “wander” and...
Earth’s oldest signs of life hidden in 3.3-billion-year-old rocks, study finds
Scientists have uncovered new chemical clues that life existed on Earth more than 3.3 billion years ago—much earlier than many previous estimates.
Even more surprising,...
New wearable tech could let you control robots with simple gestures—even while running
Imagine being able to control a robot just by moving your arm, even if you’re running, riding in a car or being bounced around...