Scientists find the cause of motor neurone diseases
Scientists from the University of Exeter reported a new genetic discovery that adds weight to a theory that motor neurone degenerative diseases are caused...
Common meds for heart disease, prostate cancer may treat COVID-19
In a recent study, scientists found metoprolol, a drug widely used to treat heart disease, is beneficial when administered to COVID-19 patients.
The research is...
Diabetes plays a big role in your dementia risk, study finds
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet found that well-controlled type 2 diabetes is may play a part in dementia risk.
The research is published in Alzheimer's &...
Obesity increases type 2 diabetes risk in these women
Scientists from Athens Medical Center found that women with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
They...
Vitamin D does not prevent type 2 diabetes in people with high risks
Scientists from the University of Occupational and Environmental Health found that daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type...
Migraine headaches linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from The Second People's Hospital of Hefei found that migraine is linked to an increased risk for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
The research...
If you have diabetes, coffee and green tea may help you live longer
In a recent study from Kyushu University, researchers found that drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk...
Apple Watch can monitor frailty in people with heart disease
Scientists from Stanford University found that the Apple Watch in association with an iPhone can be used to monitor frailty in people with heart...
Frailties of old age just hit some people earlier than others
Scientists from Duke University found people grow old at different rates, regardless of what the calendar says.
And for those whose bodies age more quickly,...
This antiviral drug could stop COVID-19 by day 3 of treatment
In a recent study, researchers found that people taking the new anti-COVID drug molnupiravir eliminated SARS-CoV-2 virus by day three of starting therapy, while...