This insulin drug may benefit people with type 2 diabetes, study finds
In a study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found that an insulin-sensitizing drug can benefit patients with insulin resistance at lower doses than...
Scientists find new link between potatoes and high blood pressure
Previous studies have reported links between higher potato intake and higher blood pressure (BP) and risks of obesity.
But these studies rarely considered the preparation...
More physical activity before a heart attack may reduce risk for a second one
Scientists have long known that regular physical activity helps prevent stroke, heart attacks and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
In a new study, scientists found...
Eye-disease drug may also help fight COVID, study finds
In a study from UCLA and elsewhere, scientists found that a drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration for eye disease, verteporfin,...
An aspirin a day linked to higher risk of falls, study finds
In a study from Monash University and elsewhere, scientists found that taking an aspirin a day does not lower the risk of bone fractures...
Regular physical activity linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity
Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death.
COVID inhalable and nasal vaccines could offer more durable protection than regular shots
As the pandemic continues, many countries are rolling out COVID booster vaccines.
In the UK, the autumn booster campaign is offering a fourth dose to...
Some flu vaccine reactions might be a good sign for people with heart disease
People with heart disease who forego annual flu vaccination for fear of having an adverse reaction may wish to reconsider.
Scientists find new way to prevent dementia
In a UQ study, scientists found the clean-up of cellular "protein clumps" could prevent the onset of some types of dementia.
40% of COVID-19 survivors get a new disability, study finds
six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and almost 40% of survivors had a new disability.