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This is the key to reducing cancer risk in obesity and diabetes

In a new study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found good blood sugar control is important for the reduction of cancer risk in...

This new chewing gum could reduce COVID-19 transmission

In a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, researchers found a chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a "trap" for...

1 in 44 children in the US has autism, study finds

In a new study from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found the autism rate among 8-year-old children in the United States is...

Scientists find mercury’s long-term harm to your health

In a new study from the University of Rochester, researchers found that mercury exposure may disrupt the early development of the connections between muscles...

Scientists find the cause of severe disease and death in COVID-19

In a recent study published in Cell Metabolism, researchers found COVID-19 may bring high risks of severe disease and death in many patients by disrupting key metabolic signals and thereby...

For people with heart disease, more physical activity may be better

Moderate to vigorous physical activity is linked to risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality. In a new study from Radboud University, researchers found that...

Scientists find an important cause of stroke

In a new study from the National University of Ireland, researchers found that one in 11 stroke survivors experienced a period of anger or...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine still effective 5 months after 2nd dose

In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found high Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness up to five months after the second dose. Effectiveness was 87%...

Mild cognitive impairment in older age may not lead to dementia

In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found although a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) might worry an older adult, it does...

Diabetes and your eyes: 4 things to know

When you think of diabetes, you probably think of glucose. Insulin. High blood pressure. Your pancreas. But what about your eyes? Although they may not be...