Blood pressure readings in the clinic may vary strongly between doctor’s visits
In a study from Yale, scientists found blood pressure measurements taken in a medical office can vary widely between visits.
These large variations in blood...
Espresso coffee could affect your cholesterol levels, study finds
Researchers from UiT The Arctic University of Norway discovered that drinking espresso coffee may affect cholesterol levels in men and women differently.
Coffee is a...
Omega-3 supplements may benefit memory functions in older people
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating neurologic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive condition that causes the brain to shrink...
Heavy alcohol drinking can increase brain inflammation
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition where people have difficulty controlling their alcohol intake, leading to uncontrolled and compulsive drinking.
AUD can cause changes...
What are these ‘cancer vaccines’ I’m hearing about? And what similarities do they share...
Barely a month goes by without headlines announcing yet another advancement in cancer vaccines.
Just last month, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-lasting gut problems
A new study has found that people who have had COVID-19 are at a higher risk of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year of infection.
Scientists find new factors affecting risks of type 2 diabetes and obesity
New research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests that a combination of socioeconomic and genetic factors can increase the risk of developing obesity and type...
Scientists develop new blood test for anxiety
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine created a blood test for anxiety.
The new test examines biomarkers that can help objectively determine someone's risk...
Quitting smoking can lower dementia risk, but many people don’t know
Dementia is a health condition that affects the brain and causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.
It is a progressive disease that gets worse...
Research finds a drug that increases life span
A team of scientists from the University of Auckland recently conducted a study on the effects of a drug called alpelisib on the lifespan...