Obesity in midlife linked to higher frailty risk in older people
In a study from the University of Oslo and elsewhere, scientists found that carrying too much weight—including a midriff bulge—from midlife onwards is linked...
Newest type 2 diabetes drugs may lower body weight, blood sugar more quickly
Previous research has shown that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
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Head injuries may double death risk, study finds
In a study from the University of Pennsylvania, scientists found adults who suffered any head injury during a 30-year study period had two times...
How SARS-COV-2 evolved to counter its own weaknesses
The first pandemic-accelerating mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, evolved as a way to correct vulnerabilities caused by the mutation that started the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Frequent visits to green space may lower use of prescription meds
Scientists found frequent visits to urban green spaces may be linked to lower use of certain prescription meds.
Does COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections?...
Over the past month or two, many northern hemisphere countries including the US and the UK have seen a large wave of respiratory viral...
Old mental drugs may be new way to treat type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of Alberta and elsewhere, scientists found that a class of older antipsychotic drugs could be a promising new...
Six minutes of daily high-intensity exercise could help delay Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found 6 minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and...
Taking multivitamin every day may prevent cognitive decline
Cognitive decline can range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, a form of decline in abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease...
Research discovers gene that causes diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of...