This study shows how to turn off breast cancer growth and metastasis
In a new study at Tulane University School of Medicine, researchers discovered a gene that causes an aggressive form of breast cancer to rapidly...
Tips for preventing COVID-19 if you have diabetes
People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus, including the new coronavirus.
During this outbreak of COVID-19, it...
New finding may help treat eye disease caused by diabetes
In a new study, researchers found a cellular process that occurs in the retinas of people with diabetic retinopathy.
This discovery could lead to the...
Scientists find the key to treating inflammatory diseases
In a new study, researchers have found the key to treating inflammatory diseases like asthma, allergies, chronic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
They...
COVID-19 cases, deaths may have a weekly pattern, new study shows
In a new study, researchers have found weekly oscillations in the numbers of new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths in several countries that are...
Common fatty liver disease may cause Alzheimer’s-like symptoms
In a new study, researchers have found the cause behind the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (i.e., NAFLD, recently reclassified as metabolic associated...
2 or more long-term health problems linked to a positive COVID-19 test result
In a new study, researchers found the presence of two or more long term health conditions—known as multimorbidity—is linked to a 48% higher risk...
This diabetes drug may help reverse heart failure
In a new study, researchers found that the recently developed diabetes drug empagliflozin may help treat and reverse the progression of heart failure.
The research...
Why some people with COVID-19 have very low levels of oxygen
In a new study, researchers provide possible explanations for COVID-19 patients who present with extremely low, otherwise life-threatening levels of oxygen, but no signs...
Step it up: Walking more steps every day may help lower blood pressure
The smartwatches seen on the wrists of roughly 1 in 5 Americans could be more than just a fun gimmick but a potentially useful...