Being tall may increase risks of multiple diseases
In a recent study, scientists from Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center found that whether tall or short, a person’s height increases their risk...
Heart disease can be found in your eyes, study finds
In a study from UC San Diego Health, scientists found a new biomarker that shows heart disease may be present in a patient using...
Rhodiola rosea root may help manage type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of California, Irvine, scientists found that treatment with an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant...
Despite awareness of COVID-19 risks, many Americans say they’re back to ‘normal’
In a study from Penn State, scientists found many Americans know of the potential risks to themselves and their families from infection with COVID-19,...
How quinine caused World War I
Can medicine cause a war?
When chemists isolated a new compound from the bark of a South American tree, they had no idea they...
Even one energy drink could increase heart disease risk
Scientists from Mayo Clinic found that drinking one 16-ounce energy drink can increase blood pressure and stress hormone responses significantly.
This raises the concern that...
Even easy exercise could help lower blood pressure in people with diabetes
In a study from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes in Melbourne, scientists found just a few minutes of easy exercise daily can help...
Yale study finds why calorie reduction could slow down aging
Reduced calorie intake has been shown to improve health and lifespan in laboratory animals, and recent research shows these benefits may extend to humans...
Why some people suffer more from COVID-19 than others
In a study from the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, scientists found genes and proteins that contribute to a higher risk of severe...
Walking downstairs could help prevent dementia
In a study from Edith Cowan University, scientists found that something as simple as encouraging the elderly to walk down a flight of stairs...