The blood type most dangerously linked to type 2 diabetes
For people with blood type B, a sweeping new analysis of global health research adds one more factor worth keeping on the radar: a modestly but meaningfully elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The finding comes from a 2024 umbrella review one of the most comprehensive types of scientific analyses available which examined more […]
Hypertension care gets a subtle powerful upgrade
A new path for hypertension care Hypertension remains one of the most common and stubborn health challenges in the United States. Nearly half of adults live with high blood pressure, and the condition becomes more common with age. Among those over 60, the rate climbs past 70%. Yet control remains elusive. Only about one in […]
Health literacy predicts 5 health outcomes better than income according to new research
Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about your own wellbeing. It is not the same as general education or intelligence. It is a specific skill set that includes understanding medical instructions, interpreting health information from multiple sources, knowing when symptoms require attention, and being able […]