A conference of the European Medicines Agency has found no significant evidence linking GLP-1 drugs to suicidal thoughts or self-harm.The agency’s risk assessment committee based its findings on two large studies of electronic records in which no association was found.Many people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss may also experience…

Having hypertension (high blood pressure) can lead to a number of health issues. While diets can reduce the risk of developing hypertension, there is a question of what role specific diets play in the long term. Researchers from Greece recently published a study evaluating people’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet…

A new study states that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of heart disease in people who have been treated for breast cancer.Researchers reported that women who followed the DASH diet, or one closely resembling it, had the most significant risk reduction.The type of chemotherapy a woman received also…

Researchers report that women on medication for high blood pressure have a lower risk for developing uterine fibroids.Uterine fibroids are common in women under the age of 50.Experts say more research is needed to determine how blood pressure medications might influence fibroids.Medications that help control high blood pressure may offer…

Vision problems can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom argue that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict Alzheimer’s disease 12 years before diagnosis. Scientists suggest combining visual processing tests with other neuropsychological tests to potentially improve the identification of future…

Poor diet can increase the risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.Experts have not yet found any firm causative links between individual dietary components and cancer.A new study has discovered that methylglyoxal — which is produced when glucose is broken down in cells — may help…

Hot flashes and night sweats, also known as vasomotor symptoms, affect nearly 7 in 10 midlife women, with severe symptoms adversely impacting daily life.A new study suggests that Black adults as well as people with lower education levels, people who smoke, and people with a history of migraine or depression…

Although researchers are still unclear as to what causes Alzheimer’s disease, they do know genetics plays a role. Much recent research has revolved around the study of genetic variants and their role in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York have identified…

Certain changes occur in the body with age. Researchers are seeking to understand changes that happen with aging, what they mean, and what people can do to modify these changes. A recent study showed that tissue in older mice and humans has a buildup of a specific lipid called bis(monoacylglycero)phosphate…

Physical activity can help reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease by affecting stress responses in the brain, according to a new study.The researchers found that those who met the recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of heart disease.People with depression saw a much larger benefit from…