Why men have higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found men are at an increased risk of a severe bout of COVID-19 compared to women.
They found...
Nearly 50% of deaths for 12 cancers in California are due to tobacco
In a study from UC Davis, scientists found despite California's success in reducing tobacco use, there is a continued and strong burden tobacco inflicts...
Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes
In a study from Hunan Agricultural University, scientists found intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes.
They found after an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients...
9 in 10 people with high blood pressure may need more treatment
In several recent studies from the University of Gothenburg, scientists found many people with high blood pressure may need to get more treatment.
High blood...
Tooth loss strongly linked to inflammatory bowel disease
How is oral health actually affected by an inflammatory bowel disease? And how does the mouth affect our gut?
Taking more steps may reduce diabetes risk in women
Scientists found wearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes.
COVID: what we know about new omicron variant BF.7
One subvariant, BF.7, has recently been identified as the main variant spreading in Beijing, and is contributing to a wider surge of COVID infections in China.
Widely used weight-loss drug can protect heart, lower body fat
A recent study from UT Southwestern found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight or have...
This type of cholesterol may harm people with high blood pressure
In a study from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, scientists found a type of "bad" cholesterol could raise the risk for first...
Vitamin D can help reduce muscle weakness by 78%
Vitamin D plays an important role in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption by an organism. It also helps keep the brain and...