Vitamin D is very important for cancer prevention
In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that a good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and...
Common liver disease drug could prevent COVID-19 infection
In a study from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere, scientists found an off-patent drug that can be repurposed to prevent COVID-19—and may be...
Yoga combined with regular exercise may protect heart, lower blood pressure
Adding yoga to a regular exercise training regimen supports heart health and well-being and is more effective than stretching exercises.
Household air purifiers can boost heart health in people with COPD
The use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of heart health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.
There are still good reasons to avoid catching COVID again – for one, your...
With Christmas parties and much-needed holidays beckoning, how much effort should we be putting in to avoid COVID a second (or third) time?
Are ‘natural’ skin care products irritating your skin?
Sensitive skin is a pain -- sometimes literally -- and for skin allergy sufferers, contact with an allergen causes an itchy red rash that may last for weeks.
3 things to know about teplizumb, the new diabetes drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a medication that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes.
This nutrient supplement may actually boost memory function
A recent study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain...
Scientists develop a more accurate way to predict prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men.
In a study from Cambridge University and elsewhere, scientists have created a comprehensive tool...
Widely used high blood pressure drugs may increase risk of cognitive decline
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego found a class of drugs used for many conditions, including high blood pressure, allergies,...