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This diabetes drug may help treat aggressive breast cancer

In a new study from the National University of Singapore, researchers developed an approach to target highly resistant triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) with diabetes...

These widely prescribed drugs may increase dementia risk

More than 50 million people worldwide are affected by dementia and this number is estimated to be 132 million by 2050. In a recent study...

Too much belly fat, even for people with a healthy BMI, raises heart risks

People with too much fat around their midsections and vital organs are at increased risk for heart disease, even if their body mass index...

Vaccines may protect against new COVID-19 strains—and maybe the common cold

In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that immune system cells also known as helper T cells—produced by people who have...

This drug may increase “good” cholesterol in the body

In a new study from British Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, researchers developed a new antibody drug that increases the level of lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). For many...

Scientists find new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s

New biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease are a priority area for researchers seeking to learn more about the disease and find possible methods of early...

Many COVID-19 survivors have a higher risk of death, serious illness

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that many survivors — even those who had mild cases — continue to manage...

This study shows the cause of muscle loss in diabetes

Diabetes is linked to various health problems including a decline in muscle mass. In a recent study at Kobe University, researchers found that elevation of...

Eating whole eggs bad for heart health

In a recent study at Zhejiang University, researchers found that a person’s intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was linked to a higher risk...

Cancer may cause changes to the heart before treatment

Some types of cancer may alter the appearance and function of the heart, according to new research that analyzed people's hearts before cancer treatment. An...