Home Medicine Page 2304

Medicine

Long-term use of insomnia drugs may not improve your sleep quality

In a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, researchers found that long-term use of prescription meds for insomnia doesn't seem to improve disturbed...

How diabetes can increase cancer risk

For years, scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery: Why do people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have an increased...

Scientists find the cause of genetic risk of heart disease

In a new study from the University of Reading, researchers found that people who are genetically more likely to suffer from heart diseases may...

Moderna vaccine can cause red, itchy ‘COVID arm’ for a short time

In a new study from Yale University, researchers found in rare cases, people who receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may experience a red,...

How to check your nails for common skin cancer

When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may only think to check their skin. However, board-certified dermatologists from the American Academy...

This easy daily exercise may help you lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and among the top preventable risk factors affecting overall mortality. Walking has long...

Eating breakfast before this time may reduce your diabetes risk

In a recent study at Northwestern University, researchers found that people who start eating before 8:30 a.m. had lower blood sugar levels and less...

This high-protein plant may help improve blood sugar

In a recent study published in Diabetes Care, researchers found Mankai, a new high-protein aquatic plant strain of duckweed, could help control blood sugar levels...

Scientists find a new way to detect severe COVID-19 early

Most people who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop no or only mild symptoms. However, some patients suffer severe life-threatening cases of COVID-19 and require intensive...

This stuff in gut can predict your death risk

In a new study from the University of Turku, researchers discovered that a large amount of enterobacteria in the gut microbiota is related to...