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Alzheimer’s drugs may help reverse blood vessel injury in type 2 diabetes

In a study from the University of Leeds, scientists found drugs that were developed to treat Alzheimer’s Disease could be re-purposed to prevent—or even...

A new way to detect risk of chronic kidney disease

In a recent study from Columbia University, scientists found a new algorithm that can analyze thousands of variants across the genome and estimate a...

Body clock disruption is common in mental health diseases

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine found that anxiety, autism, schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome each have their own distinguishing characteristics, but one factor...

Common weight loss surgery could reduce cancer risk and death

In a recent study, scientists from Cleveland Clinic found that among adults with obesity, weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery was linked to a...

Low testosterone may increase risk of severe COVID-19 in men

In a study from Washington University in St. Louis, scientists found in men diagnosed with COVID-19, those with low testosterone levels are more likely...

Most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases

Scientists from Boston College outline the most reported symptoms of various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), noting that men and women often experience different symptoms. Cardiovascular disease...

How to reduce amputation risk in diabetes

Scientists from the University of Virginia found patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36% less...

Common nutrient in chicken, beef, dairy may harm the heart

Scientists from Penn State University found eating too much food containing sulfur amino acids – primarily found in proteins such as beef, chicken, and...

A better way to treat obesity and diabetes

Obesity is the main cause of type 2 diabetes and many other chronic illnesses. In a recent study from Harvard Medical School, scientists found proof...

10% of adults may have chronic kidney disease, show study

In a recent study, scientists from the University of Manitoba found the high burden of chronic kidney disease on patients and healthcare systems, with...