Type 2 diabetes harms women, younger people and smokers most
In a study from Res Consortium and elsewhere, scientists found that type 2 diabetes (T2D) takes a greater toll on the mortality and life...
Limit protein in diet could fight obesity, diabetes effectively
In a study from Brazil and Denmark, scientists found cutting protein intake can help control metabolic syndrome and some of its main symptoms, such...
Statin use not justified for healthy people with high cholesterol
In a study from the University of South Florida, scientists found many healthy people don’t benefit from statins.
About 40 million adults in the United...
Scientists find a new cause of colon cancer and how to prevent it
In a study from Ghent University and elsewhere, scientists found a new mechanism causing colorectal cancer.
They found that abnormal expression of the protein Zeb2...
High dose of biotin supplement could hide heart attacks
More and more older people are turning to vitamin biotin to fortify their aging skin, hair, and nails.
But in a recent study at the...
Traditional medicine could give new hope to people with heart disease
When the heart fails in young athletes, it is often due to the condition of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC).
ARVC is estimated to be...
Study shows new way to detect prostate cancer with near-perfect accuracy
In a recent study from the University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere, scientists showed the highest accuracy to date in recognizing and characterizing prostate cancer...
Smartphone’s camera and flash could help measure blood oxygen levels at home
First, pause and take a deep breath.
When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for...
New therapy could delay brain cancer regrowth
In a study from UC San Diego Health, scientists found a new, highly targeted, and precisely placed radiation therapy that could delay tumor regrowth...
Common heart drug may help treat alcohol use disorder
In a study from the National Institutes of Health, scientists found a medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective...