Yale scientists find surprising risk factors for heart attacks
Scientists from Yale found which risk factors are more likely to trigger a heart attack for men and women 55 years and younger.
They discovered...
This disease is a strong predictor of pancreatic cancer
Scientists from Boston Medical Center found that people with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) were six times more likely to have had gallstone disease within...
Eating eggs in breakfast may control blood sugar, benefit people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that eating eggs in breakfast may benefit people with type 2 Diabetes.
They found that a high-fat,...
Can vitamin D help protect against COVID-19?
Recent studies have found that vitamin D supplements may help protect against COVID-19.
Scientists from Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that patients with low...
Drinking electrolytes, not water, may help reduce muscle pain
Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
They found that people who drank electrolyte-enhanced...
These healthy habits could prevent Alzheimer’s disease, help live longer
Scientists from Rush University found that everyday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help...
Scientists find new way to treat aggressive breast cancer
Scientists from the University of Michigan found a new approach to treating an aggressive form of breast cancer.
They found that targeting the immune microenvironment...
Grumbling guts? Understanding irritable bowel syndrome
Most of us feel some discomfort in our guts from time to time. It may be because we’re nervous about something, or perhaps we...
Find help for low vision
For people with low vision, everyday activities can be a challenge. People with low vision don’t see well even with standard glasses, contact lenses,...
COVID-19 can infect kidneys directly, study finds
Scientists from the University of Washington found that COVID-19 can directly invade human kidney cells—specifically the proximal tubules, which are major gatekeepers in the organs'...