Depression is hard to treat in older people with metabolic syndrome
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that having Metabolic Syndrome makes it harder for older adults to respond to therapies for depression.
Metabolic...
MIT develops new test for COVID-19 immunity
In a study from MIT, scientists have developed an easy-to-use test that may be able to answer that question.
Their test, which uses the same...
Long-term use of high blood pressure meds may harm kidney health
In a recent study from the University of Virginia, scientists found that long-term use of drugs commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and...
This study discovers causes of most types of cancer
In a recent study from Yale University, scientists found factors causing changes in the DNA that contribute most to cancer growth in tumors of...
Warning about widely used diabetes drug metformin
In a study from the University of Waterloo, scientists suggest that doctors need to be wary of prescribing a particular treatment for all types...
Vitamin K could benefit your heart health, study finds
Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to a 34 percent lower risk...
Scientists find an old drug could help treat dementia
Scientists from St George’s and elsewhere found that the drug tadalafil may be effective in treating people with vascular dementia.
Dementia is an escalating global...
Scientists find an important cause of chronic inflammation
Scientists from the University of South Australia found a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation.
This provides an...
Aspirin is linked to increased risk of heart failure
In a study from the University of Freiburg, scientists found aspirin use is linked to a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people...
Health conditions a dentist might find that have nothing to do with your teeth
A visit to the dentist's office could provide a glimpse into your heart and brain health.
More than an estimated 100 diseases can show symptoms...