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Scientists find new way to build muscles and reduce fat

Exercise and physical therapy often are recommended to help people who have arthritis. Both can strengthen muscle—a benefit that also can reduce joint pain. But...

Vitamin D may play role in reducing COVID-19 death rate

In a new study, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates. The research was led by Northwestern University. The...

This could be the real U.S. COVID-19 death rate

In a new study, researchers suggest that among detected cases of COVID-19 in the United States, 1.3% of patients will die from the illness. But...

Scientists find a new cause of aging-related vision loss

In a new study, researchers have identified an unexpected player in the immune reaction gone awry that causes vision loss in patients with age-related...

Here are the symptoms in severe COVID-19, according to Harvard research

In a new study, researchers found a new list of symptoms that point to severe COVID-19. The findings are based on a review of more...

Common heartburn drugs may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Millions of people around the world use proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for conditions like heartburn, gastritis, and stomach ulcers. In a new study, researchers found...

This study shows an important cause of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, afflicting more than 6 million patients around the world. Around 20 genetic defects have already...

This study shows a new way to cure blindness

About 170 million people worldwide live with age-related macular degeneration, which strikes one in 10 people over the age of 55. About 1.7 million people...

Vitamin D linked to lower COVID-19 virus death rate, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found an association between low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and death rates across...

How to control diabetes apart from blood sugar levels

When you have diabetes, there’s a lot of emphasis on controlling your blood sugar levels. And just as important, you and the health-care team caring...