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Gut inflammation may initiate Parkinson’s disease, study finds

In a new study from Van Andel Institute and Roche, researchers found that chronic inflammation in the gut may propel processes in the body...

Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine can fight COVID-19 variants effectively

In the three months since Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 10...

Low-fat diet or ‘plant-based’ diet: Which is better for your heart health?

In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found that diets rich in plant foods may beat low-fat eating regimens for cutting...

Low doses of ‘laughing gas’ could treat depression fast and effectively

In a new study from the University of Chicago, researchers found that a single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas was nearly as...

This common drug may protect you from skin cancer

In a recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research, researchers found that an oral drug used to treat neuromuscular diseases could also help prevent...

These drugs may reduce COVID-19 death in older people

In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found a possible new approach to preventing death and severe disease in elderly people...

Unhealthy lifestyle habits can lead to Alzheimer’s disease

For years, research to pin down the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been focused on plaques found to be building up in...

This diet may help reduce common bowel disease most effectively

In a new study from Northwell Health in New York, researchers found the Mediterranean diet may be most effective to ease Crohn's disease. They evaluated...

Sleep loss may signal higher death risk in people with this health problem

Having trouble falling or staying asleep may leave you feeling tired and frustrated. In a new study from Northwestern Medicine and elsewhere, researchers found it...

These 2 diets may protect you from severe COVID-19

In a new study from Johns Hopkins and elsewhere, researchers found that plant-based and/or fish (pescatarian) diets may help lower the odds of developing...