How exercise and a good environment may protect the brain from depression
A team of scientists at Université Laval may have found out why regular exercise and living in a good environment can help protect against...
Personalized cancer vaccines could help fight against tumors
A new review from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is shedding light on how cancer vaccines are entering a...
Obesity and hormone drugs combine to raise blood clot risk in women
A new study has found that women who are overweight and take estrogen-based medications—such as hormone therapy or birth control pills—face a much higher...
Why recognizing heart valve disease early could save your life
Heart valve disease is a growing health concern that affects millions of people around the world.
According to the American Heart Association, over 60,000 people...
Low vitamin D levels may increase severe lung infection risk by 33%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that having very low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of being...
New biomarkers could help detect pancreatic cancer earlier and save lives
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13%.
One of the biggest challenges with this...
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
This simple nutrient may help your body fight deadly inflammation
When you get sick or injured—whether it’s from burning your hand or catching the flu—your body goes on a journey. This journey, called a...
GLP-1 medications: how they help with obesity, diabetes, and heart health
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications are becoming more popular as effective treatments for people with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
These medications not only help...
Scientists reverse chronic pain off without opioids
Chronic pain affects more than 50 million people in the United States, and many of them—especially women—live with daily discomfort that current medications cannot...