Common diabetes drug may lower body fat in obesity
In a recent study at the University of Liverpool, researchers found that in adults with obesity or overweight, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like peptide...
Which blood pressure number matters most? It may depend on your age
In a new study from the University of Southern Denmark, researchers found people’s age may determine which blood pressure number matters most.
Systolic blood pressure...
This new vaccine may protect against pancreatic cancer
In a new study from Stanford University, researchers advanced an old concept to develop a new strategy to train the immune system of mice...
Even mild COVID-19 can harm your mental health
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found that a strong level of symptoms of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress may follow COVID-19...
Your gut health linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS affect millions of adults, but scientists still do not know what causes these diseases.
Recent research suggests...
Pfizer vaccine can protect against COVID-19 variants, study finds
In two new studies from Weill Cornell Medicine, researchers found Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appears to be standing up well against the challenges posed by...
Sugar-sweetened drinks may increase colon cancer risk
Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why.
In a new study from Washington...
Moderate alcohol drinking can protect the heart, study finds
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that moderate alcohol intake is linked to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular...
High blood pressure drugs are safe in COVID-19 pandemic
Patients with high blood pressure have worse COVID-19 outcomes, and this led to speculation that some anti-hypertensive medications may pose increased risks to patients...
Eating this fish regularly may prevent type 2 diabetes
The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are widely known: their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent...