Known as the silent disease, osteoporosis affects 10 million people in the US
In the United States, an estimated 10 million people 50 years old and older have osteoporosis. Most of these people are women, but about...
Taking care of your teeth could help prevent chronic joint pain
Regular visits to the dentist might help keep joint pain at bay, too.
Scientists find new drugs preventing resistant COVID-19 variants
COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has undergone various mutations resulting in the emergence of different variants.
These variants have different genetic sequences...
Eating a “rainbow” is the best way to prevent prostate cancer
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that men who eat colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are...
Tooth loss linked to inflammatory bowel disease, study finds
Research from Malmö University has shown that there is a connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis,...
Stress linked to worse cognitive impairment in older people
A new study conducted by researchers from Emory University suggests that there is a link between perceived stress and cognitive impairment.
The study involved 24,448...
Scientists find hormone boosting liver health in people with fatty liver disease
A study from Massachusetts General Hospital and other institutions found that growth hormone can improve liver health in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease...
Long COVID is much less likely after omicron than after initial variant
In a study from Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen and elsewhere, scientists found the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is much less likely to lead to...
Existing mental drugs may help treat type 2 diabetes
Researchers from the University of Alberta and other institutions have discovered that an older class of antipsychotic drugs could potentially be used as a...
Cranberries could help improve memory function
Eating cranberries for 12 weeks may help improve memory function in older adults, according to scientists from Norwich Medical School.
Cranberries are evergreen shrubs found...