These two things may increase COVID death risk in older people
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found that low BMI and malnutrition are risk factors for in-hospital mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients.
These...
This diet linked to better cognitive function, may prevent Alzheimer’s
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of...
New drugs show promise in slowing down Parkinson’s disease
In a new study from Rush University, researchers found potential new treatments that could slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
They found that two different...
Fat in milk and cheese linked to lower risk of heart disease
In a new study from Johns Hopkins and elsewhere, researchers found that people with higher intakes of dairy fat—measured by levels of fatty acids...
Strong loss of pleasure could be signs of early dementia
People with early-onset dementia are often mistaken for having depression.
In a recent study published in Brain, researchers discovered the cause: a profound loss of...
This eating habit may lower high blood pressure caused by diabetes
In a recent study published in PNAS, researchers found that time-restricted eating may be able to help people with Type 2 diabetes reduce nocturnal...
Popular diabetes drugs can help prevent this eye disease
In a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, researchers found a popular class of diabetes medications called GLP-1R agonists (Trulicity and Rybelsus) may...
This cholesterol in body can predict stroke, heart attack effectively
In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found that so-called “remnant cholesterol” (RC) provides an accurate stand-alone metric—just as doctors...
Scientists find a new way to detect pancreatic cancer early
In a new study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found promising new targets for pancreatic cancer treatment and early diagnosis after examining various aspects of...
Weight loss drugs, surgery could treat high blood pressure
In a new statement from the American Heart Association, researchers suggest that losing weight can be crucial to controlling blood pressure.
But when diet and...