Excess fat in the neck may increase heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers warn that an accumulation of fat in the neck (both the double chin and the deeper deposits) may increase...
Blood clots: 10 things you need to know
Thousands of Americans experience blood clots every year.
Knowing if you’re at risk and what symptoms to look out for are important to ensure you...
This common antibiotic drug can cause deafness, study shows
Gentamicin is a widely used antibiotic in U.S. hospitals to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
It’s a popular drug in developing countries because it...
Vitamin D level in the body may influence your gut health
Our gut microbiomes—the many bacteria, viruses, and other microbes living in our digestive tracts—play important roles in our health and risk for disease in...
This common vitamin may protect against blinding eye disease
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting more than 60 million people worldwide.
The disease, which leads to vision loss when cells...
This diet may prevent or even reverse Alzheimer’s disease
Chronic degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s are attributed to more than 70% of deaths globally and oxidative stress, chronic metabolic acidosis, and free radicals...
Regular caffeine intake can affect your brain structure
In a new study, researchers found that regular caffeine intake can change the gray matter of the brain.
However, the effect appears to be temporary.
The...
First test for all known human coronaviruses, including new COVID-19 variants
In a new study, researchers have set the stage for the development of highly sensitive antibody tests for infection with all known human coronaviruses,...
These two types of dementia linked to Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person will suffer from Lewy body...
Women have a lower range of ‘normal’ blood pressure than men
In a new study, researchers found that women have a lower “normal” blood pressure range compared to men.
The finding suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach...