Diabetes linked to heart valve disease, study finds
People with diabetes display an increased risk of disease in left-sided heart valves compared to controls without diabetes.
Influenza and COVID-19: What’s in store for the fall/winter respiratory virus season?
Public health experts in the Northern Hemisphere are predicting a fall/winter respiratory virus season for the ages — one that highlights the importance of...
Research discovers new drug to treat liver disease
Globally, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common form of chronic liver disease that affects children and adults and is linked to the rise...
Common eye diseases linked to higher risk of dementia
Vision impairment can be one of the first signs of dementia, and reduced stimulation of visual sensory pathways is believed to accelerate its progression.
In a...
Popular dietary supplement can cause cancer risk and spread
Recent studies have linked dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to benefits related to heart, metabolic and brain health.
But...
Ginger may help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Ancient medical practitioners used to encourage dietary supplements and herbal medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
In a study from Youjiang Medical University...
Food rich in flavonoids may reduce death risk in Parkinson’s disease
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, more than 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, and more than 10 million people worldwide are...
Born with 6 heart defects, he’s now a college junior and competitive swimmer
Zayne McCall was blue when he was born. Before his mother could hold him, doctors rushed him away to run tests.
At first, they thought...
Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed before symptoms occur
It has long been known that there are two proteins linked to Alzheimer's—beta-amyloid, which forms plaques in the brain, and tau, which at a...
Flu, COVID-19, and similar vaccines may affect heart health
How viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2 as well as their associated vaccines may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.