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This stuff may protect you from many chronic diseases, study of 50,000 people shows

Brown fat is that magical tissue that you would want more of. Unlike white fat, which stores calories, brown fat burns energy, and scientists hope...

New finding explains severe COVID-19 attacks on the lungs

In some cases, immune cells in the lungs can contribute to worsening a virus attack. In a new study, researchers found how immune cells called...

Scientists find different types of prediabetes

In a new study, researchers found that all prediabetes is not the same: In people in the preliminary stages of type 2 diabetes, there are...

New COVID-19 variant growing rapidly in UK, study shows

In a new study, researchers found in the UK, the new SARS-CoV-2 variant is growing rapidly, is more transmissible than other variants, and affecting...

An egg a day may lead to much higher diabetes risk

Scrambled, poached, or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg have not been fully...

This sleep problem may increase risk of autoimmune diseases

In a recent study at the University of Georgia, researchers found why people with obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risks of autoimmune disorders. The...

Air pollution may increase women’s dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that older women who live in locations with higher levels of air pollution may have more brain shrinkage,...

Scientists find safest way driver, passengers can avoid COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found key steps that help cut the odds of COVID-19 spread during traveling with a car. They found that driving...

Mindfulness meditation may decrease migraine headache

Migraine is a neurological disease that can be severely debilitating and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Unfortunately, many patients with migraine discontinue...

Exercise could protect bone health after weight loss surgery

Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health. In a new study, researchers found that...