The death risk from hip fracture is lower now, study finds
In a new study from Neuroscience Research Australia, researchers found survival after surgery to repair hip fracture has improved, but not for patients who...
Saliva COVID-19 test is quicker, safer than nasal swabs
In a new study from the University of Maryland, researchers found genetic testing of saliva samples identifies the SARS-CoV-2 virus more quickly than testing...
Diet and surgery have similar metabolic benefits for people with type 2 diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that the metabolic benefits of gastric bypass surgery and diet in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes...
Fatty liver linked to this skin disease, and diets can help treat it
A new study from Chung Shan Medical University found there is a bidirectional association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and psoriasis, especially for...
This new oral drug may prevent death from COVID-19
The immune system deteriorates with age, making COVID-19 particularly deadly in older people—but to date, no clinically available medication addresses this key risk factor.
A...
Vitamin C may help treat cognitive impairment in older people
In a new study from Flinders University, researchers found cognitive impairment among older hospitalized people could be the result of low vitamin C levels.
The...
Scientists find a universal antibody therapy for all COVID-19 variants
In a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers discovered a monoclonal antibody that potentially acts as a potent universal coronavirus...
New test could detect 95% of early pancreatic cancer
A new study from UC San Diego Health found a novel screening platform has flagged more than 95% of stage 1 cancers.
If validated by...
Chronic kidney disease: What you need to know
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should.
The main risk factors for developing kidney disease...
A plant-based diet may be the best for type 2 diabetes
In a review study from New York University, researchers found a plant-based diet could strongly benefit people with diabetes.
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes...