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Scientists find how to reduce amputation risk in diabetes

Scientists from the University of Virginia found patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36% less...

Pfizer or Moderna booster only provide temporary protection against omicron

Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar found that a recent Pfizer or Moderna mRNA-vaccine booster provided good but temporary protection against infection by the SARS-CoV-2...

Lager beer could boost men’s gut health

Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently, but are these drinks also healthful? Scientists...

Cholesterol and blood sugar levels at age 35 may affect Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists from Boston University found living your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease (AD)...

Brain damage caused by COVID-19 persist in many people

Scientists from the University of California San Diego found brain symptoms of COVID-19 persist in the majority of long-haulers. They found that while many patients...

Your lifestyle plays big roles in risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Vanderbilt University found that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing...

Uncontrolled diabetes can worsen heart failure fast

Scientists from Johns Hopkins found among older adults with early-stage—also known as preclinical—heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes can strongly increase the risk of heart failure...

Omicron hit rural America harder than cities, study finds

Scientists from the University of Cincinnati found the omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2021 and early 2022 spread like a grass...

Healthy plant-based diet may reduce breast cancer risk

Scientists from Paris-Saclay University found that adherence to a healthful plant-based food diet is linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer for older...

Medical marijuana may lead to rapid cannabis use disorder

Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital found using cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety, or depression symptoms may lead to rapid cannabis use disorder (CUD)...