Obesity: Bariatric surgery better than GLP-1 drugs for kidney health
Share on PinterestBariatric surgery may be better for preserving kidney function in people with diabetes...
FDA is alerting patients and health care professionals about the voluntary withdrawal of Oxbryta from the market due to safety concerns
[9/26/2024] FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care professionals that Oxbryta (voxelotor)...
Psilocybin for depression: Could it work better than SSRIs?
Share on PinterestA new clinical trial looks at how psilocybin compares to a commonly prescribed antidepressant....
Hypertension: Drinking coffee or tea may help lower dementia risk
Share on PinterestResearch has found a link between coffee and eta drinking and dementia risk. Helen...
Diet and dementia: Flavonoid-rich foods could help lower dementia risk
Share on PinterestFlavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help...
Migraine: Which drugs are best at relieving the pain for longer?
Share on PinterestMany triptans, an older class of migraine drugs, appear to be more effective at pain...
Early-onset cancer cases on the rise, and alcohol may be key culprit
Share on PinterestAlcohol use accounts for the development of 5.4% all cancer cases in the United States,...
Atherosclerosis: Environmental metal exposure may increase risk
Share on PinterestScientists have linked metal exposure from pollution to increased cardiovascular disease...
Alzheimer's: Subtle slowing of brain activity may help predict risk
Share on PinterestScientists have spotted changes in brain activity that may point to Alzheimer’s....
Microplastics found in the brain: Should we be concerned?
Share on PinterestScientists have found microplastics in many parts of the human body, including the...
Atopic dermatitis: New drug significantly improves symptoms
Share on PinterestA newly approved drug for the treatment of atopic dermatitis could make a big difference...
Aging: Diabetes drug metformin may slow down biological clock
Share on PinterestNew research shows that metformin may help slow down aging in certain organs, at least...
Type 2 diabetes: Replacing ultra-processed foods may slash risk
Share on PinterestReplacing ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives could help lower the risk...
Brain aging: MIND diet tied to slower rates of cognitive decline
Share on PinterestNew research confirms the brain-protective benefits of the MIND diet. Image credit:...
How does the brain change during pregnancy?
Share on PinterestNew research shows exactly what happens to the brain during pregnancy. The question...
Cognitive decline: Exposure to heavy metal cadmium may double risk
Share on PinterestNew research finds a link between cadmium exposure and memory problems. AerialPerspective...
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's: Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk
Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of...
Alzheimer's: Boosting brain protein may slow cognitive decline
Share on PinterestNew research looks into the role of amyloid-beta in developing Alzheimer’s. Westend61/Getty...
FDA warns consumers not to use SnoreStop Nasal Spray by Green Pharmaceuticals due to potential contamination
[9/18/2024] FDA is warning consumers and Health care professionals not to use SnoreStop Nasal Spray,...
ADHD: Some prescription drugs could increase the risk of psychosis
Share on PinterestAt high doses, prescription amphetamines, used to treat ADHD could increase a person’s...
Could caffeine help protect cardiometabolic health?
Share on PinterestDoes coffee, consumed in moderation, have a beneficial effect on cardiometabolic health?...
Endurance exercise can help the body store healthier fat
Share on PinterestRegular endurance exercise can help the body store Healthier belly fat. Image credit:...
Atrial fibrillation: Are US cases on the rise, and if so, why?
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that there may be more than 10.5 million people in the United...
Diet and type 1 diabetes: Cereal, oats linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestEating some foods in early childhood, like gluten-rich cereal, may increase a child’s...
IBD: How could antibiotics damage the gut and increase risk?
Share on PinterestCommon antibiotics may heighten the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by damaging...
Weight loss: Why some people are likely to get better results
Share on PinterestScientists have found different weight loss results in people taking tirzepatide. NurPhoto/Getty...
Dementia risk: No amount of alcohol is safe for brain health
Share on PinterestAny amount of alcohol raises dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olga...