Scientists find an important cause of common arthritis
In a study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere, scientists found that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for...
Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
Scientists from Tufts University recently found that middle-aged and older people who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day had smaller...
These household ‘forever chemical’ linked to liver cancer
A recent study from the University of Southern California found exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral...
Vitamin D deficiency may cause chronic inflammation
Recent research from the University of South Australia showed a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation.
This suggests...
Eating walnuts may help reduce blood pressure
Walnuts contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are healthier than saturated fats.
In addition, walnuts have alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), which may have anti-inflammatory...
Much has been learned about long COVID – and much remains to be learned
This much researchers agree upon: Long COVID is a serious and sometimes debilitating condition that can strike previously healthy people after even mild bouts...
Many treatments can mitigate blood clot dangers
When people talk about blood clots, they usually aren’t referring to whether their skinned knee will clot before the blood soaks through their Band...
For people with chronic pain, flexibility and persistence can protect wellbeing
Chronic pain affects around one in five people and is considered “chronic” when it persists beyond the expected healing time, typically three months or...
Scientists find new way to prevent common causes of vision loss
In a study from the University of Virginia, scientists found an unknown contributor to harmful blood vessel growth in the eye.
This could lead to...
These common foods can boost ‘good cholesterol’ in the body
In a study from August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, scientists found that eating heart-healthy foods may improve ‘good cholesterol’ function in the...