It’s the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Peppermint, like Santa Claus, seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays.
And also like Santa, when it comes to evaluating claims about it,...
Diet and exercise intervention better for reducing knee pain
For overweight or obese patients with knee osteoarthritis, diet and exercise result in a strong difference in knee pain over 18 months.
Scientists find effective drug for diseases from COVID-19 to common cold
In a study from UBC's Life Sciences Institute, scientists found a compound that shows early promise at halting infections from a range of coronaviruses,...
Blood pressure swings can be an early sign of heart disease
A recent study from Duke University found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart disease.
Researchers found that...
This healthy diet can reduce leaky gut in older people
A recent study from the University of Barcelona found a polyphenol-rich diet improves gut health in old people.
Polyphenols are compounds that we get through...
One type of diabetes drug reduces dementia risk in older people
In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found a class of medication for type 2 diabetes may help older people with the...
Why men have higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found men are at an increased risk of a severe bout of COVID-19 compared to women.
They found...
Nearly 50% of deaths for 12 cancers in California are due to tobacco
In a study from UC Davis, scientists found despite California's success in reducing tobacco use, there is a continued and strong burden tobacco inflicts...
Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes
In a study from Hunan Agricultural University, scientists found intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes.
They found after an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients...
9 in 10 people with high blood pressure may need more treatment
In several recent studies from the University of Gothenburg, scientists found many people with high blood pressure may need to get more treatment.
High blood...