More older people are falling every year, scientists find
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that more older people fall every year.
They found that despite prevention efforts, falls increase by about 1.5%...
5 questions about antioxidants and cancer
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are natural or man-made substances found in foods and dietary supplements that protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals...
How to treat metabolic syndrome effectively
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. Metabolic...
This new footwear may prevent diabetic foot ulcers
Scientists from The University of Texas at Arlington have developed footwear technology that relieves pressure on areas of the feet that experience high stress...
High blood triglycerides: What you need to know
Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in your blood. Your body makes triglycerides or gets them from the foods you eat.
Your body...
Scientists find new way to treat mild cognitive impairment, mild dementia
Scientists from Sage Therapeutics found a new drug for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease is safe and may be...
Some people with asthma may have greater COVID-19 risk
Scientists from Imperial College London and elsewhere found that children and adults with asthma that is severe or poorly controlled are at greater risk...
After COVID-19, watch for these potential heart and brain problems
COVID-19 was full of surprises early on, causing mild problems in the short term for some people and serious complications for others.
Long term, it...
Any booster strategy is better than single J&J vaccine to prevent severe COVID-19
Scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention compared booster strategies for the millions of people who have received Johnson and Johnson...
Unhealthy lifestyles may increase your risk of severe COVID-19
Scientists from the University of Glasgow found unhealthy lifestyles are linked to a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
The research is published in BMC Infectious...