This weight loss diet may help treat dangerous kidney disease
Hereditary and relatively common, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has long been thought to be progressive and irreversible, condemning its sufferers to a long, slow...
Severity of autism may vary greatly in twins
In a new study, researchers found that identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differences in symptom severity even though they...
This diet may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by changing the gut
In a new study, researchers found that following a certain type of diet affects the gut microbiome—the good and bad bacteria that live in...
Scientists develop new drug combos to treat pancreatic cancer more effectively
In a new study, researchers have found that new drug combos may work better for treating pancreatic cancer.
The research was conducted by a team...
Parents’ depression could predict children’s future metabolic syndrome
In a new study, researchers found when parents suffer from depression, kids may be at risk for physical health problems in young adulthood.
The results...
Popular protein powders may harm health, shorten your life
In a new study, researchers found that eating a variety of protein is better for health than just drinking a protein shake or eating...
‘Achievable’ weight loss may lead to type 2 diabetes remission
In a new study, researchers found that people who achieve a weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis...
This mental problem in middle-age could mean big heart attack risk
A borderline personality disorder is characterized by intense mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and extreme emotional reactions.
Their inability to manage emotions often makes it hard...
These personality traits linked to lower dementia risk
In a recent study from the American Institutes for Research in Washington, D.C., researchers found that older people who were calm, mature and energetic high schoolers...
Sustained weight loss may reduce breast cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that women who lost weight after age 50 and kept it off had a lower risk of breast...