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People with autoimmune diseases need a third COVID-19 vaccination

Many patients suffering from autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism, ulcerative colitis or psoriasis must take medication that affects their immune system. As the immune system...

Meaningful PTSD decrease may halve risk of type 2 diabetes

In a study from Saint Louis University, scientists found treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that leads to an improvement in symptoms was linked...

COVID-19 infection causes higher risk for heart inflammation than vaccines

In a study from the University of Oxford, scientists found the overall risk of myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle – is substantially...

Higher intake of linoleic acid may help lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that the intake of linoleic acid is linked to a lower risk for type 2 diabetes. They...

You need 3 grams of omega-3 every day to keep high blood pressure away

In a recent study from the Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found that roughly 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids each day,...

Kidney functions decrease with age, regardless of health

In a study from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, scientists found that human kidney function deteriorates with age regardless of the presence of...

Scientists find a diet linked to lower breast cancer risk

Scientists from Sun Yat-sen University found that a diet high in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is associated with a reduced risk for breast...

Why each COVID-19 wave affects people differently

Scientists from the University of Surrey found what they believe to be robust metabolic markers of COVID. It is a discovery that could lead to...

Nordic walking could benefit people with heart disease

In a recent study, scientists from the University of Ottawa found that nordic walking leads to a greater increase in functional capacity, and the...

Women and men have different kidney function loss with age

Although more women than men have chronic kidney disease (CKD), more men develop kidney failure. Scientists from the University Hospital of North Norway found kidney...