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Scientists find a new way to repair human heart

In a new study from Loyola University Chicago, researchers discovered a critical component for renewing the heart's molecular motor, which breaks down in heart...

These 3 things linked to higher colon cancer risk, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that several factors—including greater red meat intake, lower educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use—are linked to an increase...

Scientists find a new and effective treatment for vitamin D deficiency

There are several million people worldwide with various fat malabsorption syndromes including those who have undergone gastric bypass surgery and those with obesity. These patients...

Scientists find a big cause of fatty liver disease

In a new study from the German Cancer Research Center, researchers found that a particular type of dendritic cell is responsible for the tissue...

Many Americans take immune-weakening drugs that may lower COVID vaccine response

In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found that nearly 3% of insured U.S. adults under 65 take medications that weaken their immune...

This type of blood pressure drug may impact your gut health

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers found that a type of high blood pressure drug called calcium channel blocker is...

This study shows a major cause of Parkinson’s disease

In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers confirmed that Parkinson’s disease originates among cells in the gut and travels up the body’s...

How your BMI number affects your risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Obesity in midlife is linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. But in a new study from the Ohio State University, researchers found that...

This blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest

In a recent study, researchers found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure is linked to a higher risk of sudden...

Less than 1% of COVID-19 patients experience recurrence

In a new study from Intermountain Healthcare, researchers found that for every 10,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, there are approximately 4.3 recurrent cases. In the study,...