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Common hormone disorder linked to stroke, heart attack, bone fracture

In a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found in the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients’ risk of hip fracture is elevated...

Lower kidney function linked to higher dementia risk

In a study from Karolinska Institute, scientists found that people with reduced kidney function may have an increased risk of developing dementia. Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 15%...

Scientists find weight loss drugs that help stop COVID-19

In a recent study from Oregon Health & Science University, scientists found the virus that causes COVID-19 undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s...

People with COVID-19 have 25% higher risk of mental disease months after infection

Scientists from Oregon State University found that COVID-19 patients had a roughly 25% increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the four months...

Good heart health may lower risk for brain vessel disease

Scientists from Capital Medical University found that maintaining excellent cardiovascular health may lower the risk for abnormalities in the small vessels of the brain. Scientists...

Many older people have LATE dementia, study finds

In a study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found the most definitive assessment yet of the prevalence of a form of dementia classified...

Most people infected with omicron didn’t know it

In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found the majority of people who were likely infected with the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...

Depression linked to rapid kidney function decline

Scientists from Southern Medical University found in adults with normal kidney function, those who had frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to later experience...

Green vegetables and supplement could reduce common bowel disease

In a study from Sichuan University and Cedars Sinai, scientists found the dietary supplement chlorophyllin alleviates inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and...

New nasal spray may protect brain from Alzheimer’s, epilepsy

Scientists from Augusta University found that a novel peptide augments the brain's natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in Alzheimer's and...