AI can help doctors detect skin cancer better
Finding out if someone has skin cancer is a tough job. Right now, even computers that can think and learn, called AI, can't do...
Ultra-processed foods increase death risk in people with type 2 diabetes
The first advice given to those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes typically involves adopting a healthy and nutritious diet.
However, new research suggests that diet...
This bra sticker could help spot early breast cancer
Breast cancer is a scary word. When it is found early, almost everyone can beat it.
If it's found late, only about 1 in 4...
People with heart failure can step their way to better health
A study published in JACC: Heart Failure indicates that heart failure patients who raise their daily step count may experience health improvements over a...
New super antibodies can fight all COVID-19 variants, study shows
A team of international scientists has made an exciting discovery. They found some very strong antibodies that can fight against all known versions of...
DASH diet is perfect for your heart health
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, developed in part at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, received a perfect score as the most heart-healthy...
Are people with diabetes more prone to ‘frozen shoulder’?
Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes your shoulder to be stiff and painful. It can make it tough to do simple tasks like...
Waist fat may not always mean diabetes, study shows
We usually think that having a lot of belly fat can lead to type 2 diabetes. However, a new study from the University of...
Depression drugs may not help with chronic pain
Do you know someone who takes antidepressants for chronic pain? It's actually a pretty common practice.
But, a recent study has found that most antidepressants...
Scientists find ketone bodies can boost immunity
Scientists at the Van Andel Institute, along with collaborators, have found that a metabolic by-product, more prevalent during fasting, could enhance the ability of...