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Your stomach may be the secret to fighting obesity

In a new study from Indiana University, researchers found a stomach-specific protein plays a major role in the development of obesity. The finding could help...

This plant extract can inhibit COVID-19 virus

In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found that extracts from the leaves of the Artemisia annua plant, a medicinal herb also known...

One cup of these vegetables a day can lower heart disease risk

In a new study from New Edith Cowan University, researchers found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can...

8 ways to prevent stroke and spot its warning signs

A few years back, I saw a young man whose wife—who is in the medical field—called 911 after recognizing his symptoms of weakness and...

This study finds new causes of tooth decay and gum diseases

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found that hereditary traits and factors such as obesity, education, and personality could play a...

This exercise may lower artery stiffness, improve your artery function

In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers found water walking may help reduce artery stiffness and improve function in peripheral...

Mounting evidence suggests COVID vaccines do reduce transmission. How does this work

Since COVID-19 vaccines began rolling out across the world, many scientists have been hesitant to say they can reduce transmission of the virus. Their primary...

This therapy may help older people have sharp memory like 20-year-olds

In a recent study from Boston University, researchers found that a brain treatment called electrostimulation could improve working memory performance in older people. They found...

New COVID-19 antibody test can analyze more than 1,000 samples at once

Antibody testing can be a powerful tool for tracking the spread of SARS-CoV2 infections, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study...

Many older Americans aren’t telling their doctors they use cannabis

In a new study from the University of Texas at Austin, researchers found that folks who use marijuana for medical reasons are more likely...