Common vitamin may protect against respiratory infections
In a recent study from Karolinska Institutet and elsewhere, researchers found that supplementary vitamin D can provide a certain degree of protection against respiratory...
When should men with a family history of prostate cancer start screening?
In a new study from the German Cancer Research Center, researchers estimated the elevated risk of advanced or fatal prostate cancer among relatives of...
COVID-positive people have more severe strokes
In a new study, researchers found that among people who have strokes and COVID-19, there is a higher incidence of severe stroke as well...
Lower vitamins and antioxidants may lead to this disease in older people
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, researchers found lower levels of dietary vitamins and antioxidants are...
This diet could help reduce high blood pressure, diabetes
In a new study from the Universities of Glasgow and Newcastle, researchers found that if people achieve and maintain substantial weight loss to manage...
Scientists find a way to prevent frailty and increase lifespan by 30%
Aging is associated with an overall decline in health and increased frailty, and is a major risk factor for multiple chronic diseases.
Frailty syndrome, characterized...
Vitamin D may not protect you from severe COVID-19
Previous studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies were inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding.
In a...
Overweight can make alcohol more harmful to your liver
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that having overweight or obesity considerably amplified the harmful effects of alcohol on...
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for older people—regardless of genetic risk
In a new study from Duke Kunshan University, researchers found that a healthier lifestyle is linked to a lower risk of cognitive impairment in...
Do you live in an opioid overdose hotspot in U.S.?
In a new study from the University of Cincinnati, researchers found that the United States has more than two dozen regional hotspots for opioid...