XBB and BQ.1: what we know about these two omicrons cousins
In late October, the UK Health Security Agency assigned variant designations to two new omicron “grandchildren”: BQ.1 and XBB.
Mental health symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease
In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues.
How and when to eat meals if you have diabetes
Some people with diabetes need to eat at about the same time each day. Others can be more flexible with the timing of their meals.
Diabetes linked to heart valve disease, study finds
People with diabetes display an increased risk of disease in left-sided heart valves compared to controls without diabetes.
Influenza and COVID-19: What’s in store for the fall/winter respiratory virus season?
Public health experts in the Northern Hemisphere are predicting a fall/winter respiratory virus season for the ages — one that highlights the importance of...
Research discovers new drug to treat liver disease
Globally, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common form of chronic liver disease that affects children and adults and is linked to the rise...
Common eye diseases linked to higher risk of dementia
Vision impairment can be one of the first signs of dementia, and reduced stimulation of visual sensory pathways is believed to accelerate its progression.
In a...
Popular dietary supplement can cause cancer risk and spread
Recent studies have linked dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to benefits related to heart, metabolic and brain health.
But...
Ginger may help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Ancient medical practitioners used to encourage dietary supplements and herbal medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
In a study from Youjiang Medical University...
Food rich in flavonoids may reduce death risk in Parkinson’s disease
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, more than 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, and more than 10 million people worldwide are...