This depression drug may help fight prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found that an antidepressant in use for decades, repurposed to fight prostate cancer, shows promise in helping patients whose...
This study shows a common cause of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes
Visceral fat—fat stored around the organs in the belly and around the intestines—is known to be associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes...
Here are the most common initial symptoms of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often have fever and cough as the common initial symptoms.
The research...
5 things you should know about colon cancer
Colorectal cancer screening is highly effective in detecting and preventing colon and rectal cancers, the third leading cause of cancer death among men and...
Your dentist plays a key role in early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and...
In a new review, researchers found that dental teams could play an integral role in identifying people at high risk of developing type 2...
Scientists urge hepatitis C screening for adults of all ages
In a new paper, researchers suggest universal HCV infection screening in all adults aged 18 to 79 years, regardless of known risk factors as...
Drugs for SARS may be effective for COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found a new drug target in a newly mapped protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the coronavirus disease...
This FDA-approved drug could protect kidney health in people with diabetes
People with diabetes and kidney disease are at extremely high risk of kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, and death.
In a recent study from Stanford...
Simple things you can do to control blood pressure
Many people focus on improving their diet but may overlook managing their stress when it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure.
Recent research...
Why combining Diet Coke with French fries is really a bad idea
The influence of artificial sweeteners on the brain and metabolism has been hotly debated in recent years.
Some studies have found adverse effects on blood...