Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery after a surgeon successfully performed a complex kidney cancer operation on a patient in Abuja while operating remotely from...
Inulin is a common type of fiber found naturally in foods such as bananas, garlic, onions and asparagus. It is also added to many fiber supplements...
Scientists have long studied whether changing what we eat can help us stay healthier as we grow older. A study from the University of Wisconsin School...
Type 2 diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. It develops when the body does not respond properly to insulin, a hormone that...
Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death, causing millions of deaths each year. Many things can raise a person’s risk, including high blood pressure,...
Coffee is famous for caffeine, but a cup contains hundreds of other natural compounds. Research shows these substances can affect digestion, medicines, cholesterol, iron and even...
Your kidneys work around the clock to filter waste and extra water from your blood. They also help control blood pressure, balance important minerals, support strong...
Milk provides protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and several vitamins that support the body. But scientists are still studying how regularly drinking milk may affect long-term health,...
Semaglutide has transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity, but researchers are increasingly interested in what the medicine may be doing elsewhere in the body. A...
Millions of older Americans use prescription medicines to help them sleep. These include drugs such as zolpidem, sold under the brand name Ambien, as well as...