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Scientists find an important cause of rheumatoid arthritis damage

In a study from Washington State University, scientists found a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by...

Risk factors for heart disease and stroke quite similar in men and women globally

In a study from McMaster University, scientists found women and men share most of the same risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The team tested...

Research finds the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes

In a study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain...

Good dental health help prevent cognitive decline, dementia

In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk of both...

Eating nuts may help reduce risk of chronic kidney disease

In a recent study from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, scientists found that eating nuts is linked to a much lower risk of...

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia may be detectable years before illnesses begin

In a study from University College Dublin, scientists found the risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may be detectable years before the illnesses begin. They...

An egg a day not linked to risk of heart disease, study finds

The controversy about whether eggs are good or bad for your heart health may be solved, and about one a day is fine. In a...

Vitamin D supplements are not linked to lower risk of COVID-19

In two studies from the UK and Norway, scientists found that boosting vitamin D levels in adults during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was not linked...

Staying active could help prevent chronic pain in older people

In a study from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, scientists found that older adults with higher levels of physical activity have pain modulation patterns that...

Skin disease psoriasis is linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

In a recent study, scientists from Shantou University Medical College found that skin disease psoriasis is linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in...