Drug for dementia can improve heart health, reduce obesity, fatty liver
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, scientists found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease...
People with type 2 diabetes respond differently to exercise
Regular exercise helps prevent and delay the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications.
In a study from Karolinska Institutet and elsewhere, scientists found...
Vitamin D level could determine COVID-19 severity
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin found that vitamin D can determine the severity of COVID-19.
The finding highlights the association between vitamin D...
Thyroid problems linked to bone fracture, heart attack, stroke
In a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, scientists found in the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients’ risk of hip fracture is elevated...
Many older adults may have a non-Alzheimer’s dementia
In a recent study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found the most definitive assessment yet of the prevalence of a form of dementia...
Low protein diet may improve colon cancer treatment
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found a dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment.
They found in...
Diabetes drug metformin linked to less severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists examined adults with type 2 diabetes who were taking metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication.
They...
Eating potatoes in a healthy diet does not increase diabetes risk
scientists found that potatoes actually did not increase that risk, are filled with key nutrients, and packed with health benefits.
Full vaccination lowers risk for heart disease, stroke after COVID-19
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with a lower risk for heart disease and stroke 31 to 120 days after COVID-19.
Scientists find how to effectively detect multiple cancers
In a recent study, scientists found a new molecular imaging radiotracer can precisely diagnose a variety of cancers.