This nutrient in your diet may protect against high blood pressure
One hundred million micro-organisms live within our gut, influencing our metabolism, our immune system, and possibly even our mental health.
Prebiotic fiber resists digestion until...
Scientists show the deep cause of autoimmune diseases
In a recent study published in Cell, researchers found individual cells that cause autoimmune disease from patient samples.
They also found how these cells ‘go rogue’...
These two daily habits can reduce diabetes risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and less sedentary time improve blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of type...
Comparing COVID-19 vaccines: How are they different?
Even if you're still waiting for a vaccine, watching the first people get their COVID-19 vaccinations may have felt like a huge relief.
As the...
Most women get wrong treatment for urinary tract infections
In a new study, researchers found that nearly half of women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections received the wrong antibiotics and almost three-quarters received...
This health problem may last up to 5 months after COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell and taste for up to five months after...
Not all ‘good’ cholesterol is healthy, study finds
HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), or "good cholesterol," is linked to a decreased risk of heart disease as it transports cholesterol deposited in the...
Prioritizing oldest for COVID-19 vaccines saves more lives, UC Berkley study finds
In a new study, researchers found that giving vaccine priority to those most at risk of dying from COVID-19 will save the maximum number...
Potatoes are okay for people with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are often told to avoid eating potatoes, and other high Glycemic Index (GI) foods, because these foods make it...
This surgery could reduce risk of severe COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 70 % of U.S. adults are overweight or have obesity, which may increase...