Pregnancy could help lower the risk of long COVID, study finds
Pregnant women may have a lower chance of developing long COVID, according to a new study published on April 1 in Nature Communications.
The research...
Weight training can help protect aging brains from dementia, study finds
A new study from Brazil suggests that weight training can help protect the brain from dementia, especially in older adults already at risk.
Researchers at...
Strong muscles can lower diabetes risk – even if you’re genetically prone
A new study by researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that having strong muscles can reduce the risk of developing...
Online programs help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes, study finds
A new study from Texas A&M University shows that online diabetes self-management programs can help people with type 2 diabetes significantly lower their blood...
How virtual reality is helping detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier than ever
Most people think of virtual reality (VR) as a fun way to play games or explore fantasy worlds.
But scientists are now using VR for...
Delays in psoriatic arthritis diagnosis can cause lasting damage, experts warn
Scientists are urging quicker diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis to prevent long-term harm to patients.
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a common inflammatory condition...
Simple tools and lifestyle changes can control diabetes effectively
Many people with type 2 diabetes stop taking their medication within the first year, putting their health at serious risk.
In fact, nearly 40% of...
New drug may treat Alzheimer’s by reducing brain inflammation
A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona has developed a promising new drug that may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common...
Heart flexibility may predict stroke and dementia risk, study finds
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered a key heart measurement that can help predict a person’s risk of having an...
Common fat in seed oils may fuel aggressive breast cancer, study finds
A new study has found that a type of fat commonly found in seed oils and animal products may help a dangerous form of...