Magic mushrooms may help treat common eating disorder
Scientists from the University of California at San Diego have conducted a study investigating the therapeutic impact of magic mushrooms in treating anorexia nervosa.
The...
Common diabetes drug can make aging muscles young again, study finds
Doctors have found an unexpected use for Metformin, a medication that has been treating diabetes for over 50 years.
Researchers from the University of Utah...
AI can spot hidden heart disease from ECG photos
A novel deep learning application has been developed to provide an automated screening method for Left Ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, a condition that significantly...
Scientists find the crucial window to tackle obesity and prevent future heart disease
Childhood obesity is on an alarming rise globally, contributing to an increased prevalence of high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids, and blood glucose levels...
Scientists find the best treatments for acne
Acne is a skin condition that affects many people around the world. In fact, about 9.4% of the global population struggles with acne.
It's a...
Healthy diets linked to lower risk of chronic diseases, Harvard study finds
Eating healthy could be your ticket to a lower risk of chronic diseases, according to researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
Belly fat can make gut disease drugs less effective
A new study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai has found that the mass and composition of our bodies can significantly influence the effectiveness of medications.
Specifically,...
Crohn’s disease: bacteria in the mouth may be a cause – here’s why
Crohn’s disease affects four million people worldwide. The condition causes debilitating symptoms such as chronic fatigue, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weight loss and malnutrition.
Once symptoms...
Early detection key to protecting vision from glaucoma
Your eyesight is just fine, so why bother with seeing an eye doctor. Right?
As you read this, you can’t feel the pressure of fluids...
This drug could benefit people with gout and type 2 diabetes
Patients who are dealing with both gout and type 2 diabetes may have a new treatment option to consider.
A study published on July 25...