Common autism test may be unreliable, cannot capture autism signs
In a new study, researchers found that a common test used by doctors and researchers to measure autistic personality traits lacks reliability and might...
Walking more steps daily may strongly lower diabetes and high blood pressure risk
In a new study, researchers found that middle-aged people who walked the most steps-per-day over an average of 9 years had a 43% lower...
Olive oil may lower your heart disease risk
Olive oil may help lower the risk of heart disease, according to preliminary research that also showed it was beneficial as a substitute for...
Bilingualism may help protect against dementia
In a new study, researchers found that bilingualism acts as a cognitive reserve factor against dementia.
They found although sick bilinguals show greater brain atrophy,...
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...