An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay
In a new study, researchers found that taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems...
New drug may offer better treatment for chronic heart failure
In a new study, researchers report a successful third-phase clinical trial on a new drug, which could potentially offer a new treatment for chronic...
Most diets could lead to weight loss and lower blood pressure, but the effects...
In a new study, researchers found that most diets result in similar modest weight loss and improvements in heart disease risk factors over a...
This drug may offer new treatment for COVID-19 lung distress
In a new study, researchers found that a new drug for lung fibrosis shows promise for treating certain life-threatening effects of COVID-19.
The research was...
Exercise better than weight loss for boosting heart health in type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the function of the heart can be significantly improved in patients with type 2 diabetes through exercise.
They...
Everyone should wear masks in COVID-19 crisis, say Cambridge scientists
In a new study, researchers suggest that governments and health agencies should reconsider the current guidelines with regards to widespread mask use in the...
5 healthy habits that could protect you from chronic diseases
A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that maintaining five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping...
This weight loss surgery may effectively treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that bariatric surgery may be an effective treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
The study compared three types...
Scientists find new way to grow medicines during long term space flights
An instrument currently aboard the International Space Station could grow E. coli bacteria in space, opening a new path to bio-manufacturing drugs during long...
These two daily habits may increase brain aging
A recent study from the University of Southern California and elsewhere found that daily drinking and smoking may be linked to increases in brain...