Scientists find a cause of COVID-19 reinfection
In a study from Imperial College London, scientists found that antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, while antibodies found...
The best way to achieve type 2 diabetes remission
A recent study from the University of Glasgow and elsewhere found that low-energy diets with formula meal replacements are the most effective methods of...
Many healthy people don’t benefit from cholesterol-lowering statins, study finds
A recent study from the University of South Florida found many healthy people don’t benefit from statins.
About 40 million adults in the United States...
High blood pressure may double your risk of epilepsy
A recent study from Boston University found high blood pressure may double an adult’s risk of developing epilepsy.
In the study of 2,986 U.S. adults...
Scientists find new treatment for common kidney disease
In a study from the University of Edinburgh, scientists found a serious condition that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be...
What causes stuttering? A speech pathology researcher explains the science and the misconceptions around...
What comes to mind when you think of someone who stutters?
Is that person male or female? Are they weak and nervous, or powerful and...
What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine that can cause life-threatening complications and may require surgery.
Luckily,...
Exercise, mindfulness may not boost cognitive function in older people
In a study from Washington University in St. Louis and elsewhere, scientists found exercise and mindfulness training do not boost cognitive function in older...
How to protect your family from fraudulent flu products
The fall and winter flu season may bring out dishonest sellers hawking fraudulent products to unsuspecting consumers.
Common antibiotic drug may treat frontotemporal dementia effectively
A recent study from the University of Kentucky and elsewhere found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be a promising treatment for...