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Sugary beverages may increase death risk in cancer, study finds

In a study by the American Cancer Society, scientists found drinking too many sugary beverages may increase the risk of death from cancer. Unfortunately, Americans...

Scientists find the diet linked to lower death risk in type 2 diabetes

In a new study, scientists found eating a diet high in whole grains, fiber, fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may reduce the...

Red meat linked to higher breast cancer risk

In a recent study, scientists found that eating more red meat is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. So far, studies have suggested...

Why fruits and vegetables may reduce risk of lung cancer

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have been linked to a lower risk of lung cancer. In a study from Tufts University, researchers found that...

Sleep apnea linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study confirms

In a recent study from RMIT University, scientists confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in...

Scientists find drug that benefits older people with blinding eye disease

In a study from The University of Arizona, scientists found that treating patients with an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with levodopa,...

Don’t use these antibodies to treat COVID-19, WHO strongly advises

In a study from WHO, scientists showed the antibody drugs sotrovimab and casirivimab-imdevimab are not recommended for patients with COVID-19. These drugs work by binding...

Eating moderate dairy foods may prevent type 2 diabetes

In a study from the University of Naples Federico II, scientists found that dairy products, especially low-fat products and yogurt, are linked to a...

Dad’s stroke at 49 inspired daughters to help patients

One Sunday morning at church, Alejandra Rosales Murillo and her four sisters were sitting with their parents when one of the girls noticed their...

1 in 3 infected, unvaccinated people no longer have detectable antibodies 1year later

In a study from ISGlobal, scientists found 1 in 3 infected, unvaccinated people no longer have antibodies 1year after infection. Both infection and vaccination against COVID-19 contribute...