Diabetes cases nearly double in children and teens worldwide
New global data show a dramatic surge in childhood and adolescent diabetes, especially type 2, yet improved care…
Fitness study shows exercise at work can cut chronic disease risks
A new Italian study finds that just two weekly workplace workouts can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, proving…
Experts warn tiny plastics in arteries may raise heart attack risk
Experts reveal how plastic particles lodged in arteries could heighten heart disease risk, demanding urgent attention from clinicians…
Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
Berberine improves cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice
A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the potential therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR),…
New study explores how childhood social determinants impact young adult cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disability for adults in the U.S. Recent projections…
Single antibody causes a rare but dangerous reaction to widely-used blood thinner
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a rare but dangerous reaction to a widely used blood thinner…
Sugar-coated nanoparticles offer new hope for treating triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer is particularly aggressive and difficult to treat; but recent research may offer a new way…
Study reveals how type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart’s structure and energy systems
A new study from the University of Sydney has revealed how type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart’s…
Platelets found to mop up DNA fragments and improve early cancer detection
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
Can saliva and tears replace blood tests for vitamin D and glucose?
In a small but revealing study, scientists discovered that tears strongly mirror blood glucose and saliva may reflect…
Why metformin could protect the brain by rewiring mitochondria
A new study shows metformin enhances myelin repair in human-based models by tuning mitochondrial metabolism, offering hope for…