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More than 40% of people with no heart disease have too much fat in...

In a new study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found more than 40% of adults ages 50 to 64 years in Sweden without...

This diabetes drug could benefit people with heart failure

In a recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, researchers found that people with both diabetes and heart failure...

Spinach-rich diet may help prevent colon cancer

In a new study from Texas A&M University, researchers found eating spinach could prevent colon cancer. The finding suggests spinach might aid in cancer prevention...

Scientists find an effective way to reduce back pain

The treatment of lower back pain is by no means always based on research evidence and, for example, too many imaging examinations are still...

WHO recommends this antibody treatment for these COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers found a treatment combining two antibodies (casirivimab and imdevimab) could help two specific groups of patients with COVID-19. The treatment...

Insulin resistance can double risk of depression, Stanford study finds

In a new study from Stanford Medicine, researchers linked insulin resistance to an increased risk of developing a major depressive disorder. They found if one...

High school football player tackles stroke, heart condition

On a morning this past February, 16-year-old Carson Cathey got up, went downstairs and scarfed down a donut and glass of milk. His father, Patrick,...

A new way to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found certain changes in a part of the brain stem, visible in scans, might be a potential early indicator...

Scientists find COVID-19 is a vascular disease

In a recent study published in Vascular Pharmacology, researchers found that COVID-19 is more than respiratory disease. They showed evidence indicates that COVID-19 acts as...

This diabetes drug could treat lung inflammation in COVID-19

Metformin is a widely prescribed blood sugar-lowering drug. It is often used as an early therapy (in combination with diet and lifestyle changes) for...