Probing personal care products: look out for harmful ingredients
These and dozens of other products may be in your shower, gym bag, or medicine cabinet. But do you know what’s in them?
This common diet could lower high blood pressure in older people
A recent study at the University of Maine and elsewhere found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet (Med diet for short)...
People with sense of purpose have lower risk of dementia
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found that feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with...
Newest type 2 diabetes drug reduces blood sugar and body weight faster
Previously, a study showed that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
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People with COVID-19 more likely to develop heart diseases, diabetes
In a study from King's College London, scientists found patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, particularly...
Marijuana plant may hold key to treating chronic inflammation
In a study from The Queen's Medical Center and the University of Hawaii, scientists found several minor cannabinoids contained in the cannabis plant "strongly...
Brain stimulation may help treat depression in older adults
In a study from Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, scientists suggest brain stimulation should not be overlooked as an antidepressant treatment for older adults.
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Statin meds linked to higher risks of diabetes, skin infections
A recent study from Curtin University found that statin use is linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, a risk factor for skin...
COVID treatments and prevention are still improving – so the longer you can avoid...
There have been enough COVID infections in the UK since March 2020 for every person to have been infected between 1.3 and two times,...
Research shows real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
To date, the underlying causes of inflammation in obesity and type 2 diabetes have been poorly understood.
A recent study from the University of Kentucky...