Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don’t
The question of whether and to what extent face masks work to prevent respiratory infections such as COVID and influenza has split the scientific...
Treating epilepsy with a keto diet
A very low-carb diet can make a big difference for children who don't respond well to other epilepsy treatments.
The UK Epilepsy Clinic works to...
Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients
You might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting many common types of cancer.
But what many of us don’t realise...
A healthy lifestyle may reduce risk of long COVID
Women who followed most aspects of a healthy lifestyle had about half the risk of long COVID compare with women without any healthy lifestyle factors.
Scientists find the key to minimizing diabetes risk
In a study from Claremont Graduate University and elsewhere, scientists found metabolic health and weight management are the key to minimizing diabetes risk.
They found...
People with ‘healthy obesity’ have higher risk of chronic kidney disease
In a study from Koc University, scientists found metabolically healthy overweight and obese individuals may have an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
CKD...
New drug combo may help treat aggressive blood cancer
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive form of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, rapidly spreads to the blood, and can quickly...
Metabolic health may affect cancer risk in obesity
In a study from Lund University, scientists found metabolic health may play an important role in cancers related to obesity.
In the study, for up...
How to prevent heart attack in people with diabetes
A recent study from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and elsewhere found how to prevent serious events like a heart attack or death...
Drinking coffee can keep high blood pressure at bay, study finds
In a study from the University of Bologna and elsewhere, scientists found drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure.
People who drink two or three...