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Vitamin K is very important for older people’s health

In a study from Tufts University, scientists found older adults with low vitamin K levels were more likely to die within 13 years compared...

Scientists find lung damage in chronic e-cigarette users

In a study from Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists found chronic use of e-cigarettes, commonly known as vaping, can result in progressive small airway obstruction...

People with type 2 diabetes respond differently to exercise

Regular exercise helps prevent and delay the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications. In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found that activation...

MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance

Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins...

High doses of common depression drug could temporarily switch off the brain

In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine. Their measurements of...

Common bacteria in mouth may cause colon cancer to spread

A diverse array of bacteria lives in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome. In a study from...

A high-fat Mediterranean diet may still reduce risks of breast cancer, diabetes, heart attacks

According to scientists, a healthy diet can include “a lot of fat.” In a recent study, scientists suggest that a Mediterranean diet with no restrictions...

Replacing red meat with plant foods may lower heart disease risk

In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be...

Drinking artificially sweetened beverages in pregnancy is linked to overweight infants

In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found daily drinking of artificially sweetened beverages by women during pregnancy may be linked to...

Even light alcohol drinking may increase breast cancer risk

In 2007, a study showed a causal link between alcohol and breast cancer. The finding was confirmed by other research, which showed that alcohol increases...