Better sleep and higher vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk together
Scientists from Peking University report that higher vitamin D levels in the body are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Type...
Poor kidney function may skew Alzheimer’s blood test results, study warns
People with reduced kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers commonly used in Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a large new...
Scientists discover hidden “off switch” that may explain why some cancer treatments fail
Researchers studying cancer immunotherapy have uncovered an important reason why some treatments stop working for certain patients.
A team led by Dr. André Veillette at...
Lung cancer drug may help ovarian cancer patients respond better to treatment
Scientists at Mayo Clinic have discovered that a drug originally developed for lung cancer could help make a common ovarian cancer treatment more effective.
The...
Broken legs, skier’s thumb and ‘sled head’: Just some of the injuries risked by...
The sports featured at the Winter Olympics defy gravity and physics.
Many competitors move at breakneck speeds down steep, snowy inclines or careen across icy...
How to eat to prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It is a chronic condition that occurs when...
This drug can calm food cravings, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises...
How thyroid drugs could affect your heart health
Levothyroxine is a common medicine used to treat thyroid problems. In fact, it’s one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States.
Many people...
Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull
Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and...
Common blood pressure drug may help you live longer
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure might have a surprising extra benefit—it could help people live longer and stay healthier as...