How could it be a stroke, mom asked – ‘she’s only 8’
Jill Veach looked at the name on her chirping phone.
The caller was her longtime babysitter. It was midafternoon, around the time Jill's husband, Matt,...
Supplements and cancer: What you need to know
Recent studies found that several nutrient supplements play important roles in fighting and preventing cancer.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is commonly known for its crucial role...
Some diabetes drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Yonsei University College of Medicine, researchers found people taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for type 2 diabetes...
Common arthritis drug may help reduce COVID-19 death
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who received the rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib, in combination with the...
Scientists find a common cause of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Visceral fat—fat stored around the organs in the belly and around the intestines—is known to be associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes...
Why cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause muscle pain
The use of statin drugs to lower cholesterol, and ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, has become widespread.
Previous studies suggest that nearly half...
Many people don’t get drugs for alcohol problems
About 14 million adults in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder (AUD). There are effective treatments. But a recent study found that they are...
This vitamin can prevent muscle damage after heart attack
In a new study from the Baker Institute, researchers found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack.
The...
Very high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful, study finds
In a recent study from Emory University, researchers found very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol may be associated with an...
This new method can predict Alzheimer’s disease with nearly 100% accuracy
In a new study from Kaunas University, Lithuania, researchers developed a deep learning-based method that can predict the possible onset of Alzheimer's disease from...