This common eating habit may lead to high blood sugar, weight gain
Over 2.1 billion adults are estimated to have overweight or obesity which makes health complications like diabetes and high blood pressure more likely.
Some studies...
COVID-19 pandemic may drive high blood pressure, study shows
In a recent study at Favaloro Foundation University Hospital, researchers found that lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is linked to an increase in...
Problems with your smell or taste?
Smell and taste are important senses.
They can help you enjoy life—smell the flowers or savor your meal. They can also keep you safe. The...
These food linked to serious heart disease and stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found that fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke.
And the risk rises...
Your immune system can ‘remember’ COVID-19 for at least half a year
In a new study, researchers found that patients may be able to fight off reinfection for at least six months after they recover from...
This therapy may reduce depression symptoms within minutes
In a new study, researchers found that personalized brain stimulation could reduce severe depression symptoms.
They found a novel personalized neuromodulation approach that—at least in...
Bacon: how you cook it could partially lower cancer risk
Bacon is a much-loved, comforting breakfast item – during the global pandemic, sales have surged in the US and the UK.
But while bacon may...
No evidence vitamin D affects COVID severity in people of European ancestry
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has seen a wide variety of untested off-the-shelf COVID treatments suggested.
Amongst these suggestions though, it's vitamin D that has gained...
Risk of severe and ‘long’ COVID-19 may start very early
In a new study, researchers found that the likelihood of severe and 'long' COVID may be established very early on the following infection.
They also...
This common food may increase risk of dangerous bowel diseases
In a recent study at Stony Brook University, researchers found that consumption of fructose may worsen intestinal inflammation common to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
The...