Even light alcohol drinking may increase risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
Scientists from the National Medical Center in South Korea found drinking more than half a standard alcoholic drink a day (equivalent to 7g of...
Arterial stiffness may predict dementia risk, study finds
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found arterial stiffness may predict dementia risk, independent of brain damage.
The research is published in the Journal of Alzheimer's...
High blood pressure during and after exercise may predict diseases later in life
Scientists from Boston University found higher blood pressure during exercise and delayed blood pressure recovery after exercise are associated with a higher risk of...
COVID-19 infection may lead to testicular damage
Scientists from The University of Hong Kong found that the COVID19 virus can cause testicular damage, chronic asymmetric testicular atrophy, and hormonal changes.
They suggest...
These blood thinner drugs may help lower death risk in diabetes
Scientists from National Taiwan University found in patients with heart rhythm problems and diabetes, the use of non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) was...
New antiviral drug combo could effectively treat COVID-19
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found a powerful combination of antivirals to treat COVID-19.
They found combining the drug brequniar with remdesivir or molnupiravir—both...
These 2 arthritis drugs may help prevent Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found two rheumatoid arthritis drugs show potential for lowering the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
The research is published...
Why people with type 2 diabetes may develop dementia
Scientists from Imperial College London found why people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop dementia.
The findings could help identify risk factors for dementia...
Marijuana can lead to long-term cognitive damage
Scientists from Université de Montréal found that cannabis use leads to acute cognitive impairments that may continue beyond the period of intoxication.
The research is...
COVID-19 can lead to kidney damage
Scientists from RWTH Uniklinik Aachen found the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infects the kidneys and contributes to tissue scarring.
The research is published in Cell Stem Cell...