Yogurt and high-fiber diet may lower lung cancer risk
Scientists from Vanderbilt University found that a diet high in fiber and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer.
The research is...
Why diabetes is a big risk factor for severe COVID-19
More than 40% of hospitalized individuals with COVID-19 have diabetes. But why is having diabetes a major risk factor for a more serious COVID-19...
This antiviral drug could eliminate COVID-19 by day 3 of treatment
Scientists found that people taking the new anti-COVID drug molnupiravir eliminate SARS-CoV-2 virus by day three of starting therapy, while many participants who received...
People with ‘hybrid immunity’ have best COVID-19 protection
Scientists found that people with the "hybrid immunity" of having been both fully vaccinated and previously infected with COVID-19 have the strongest protection against...
New guidelines for people with early signs of heart failure
Scientists from the American Heart Association and elsewhere published a new set of recommendations for heart failure.
The new guidelines aim to help doctors prevent...
Low dose of this drug can benefit people with Type 2 diabetes, study finds
Scientists from the University at Buffalo found that an insulin-sensitizing drug can benefit patients with insulin resistance at lower doses than has typically been...
Half of older adults now die with a dementia diagnosis, study finds
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their...
What are blood clotting disorders?
Blood clotting disorders are problems in the body’s ability to control how the blood clots.
Normally, blood clots form during an injury to prevent bleeding.
If...
How high blood pressure linked to your emotions
Scientists from the University of Konstanz found that high blood pressure has a strong link with people’s emotions.
The research is published in the Annals of...
More older people are falling every year, scientists find
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that more older people fall every year.
They found that despite prevention efforts, falls increase by about 1.5%...