Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good to your health
In a new study, researchers found that a $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type...
Researchers discover a new genetic brain disease
In a recent study from Manchester University and elsewhere, researchers have found a genetic brain disease that can cause paraplegia and epilepsy in sufferers.
The...
Common drug for high blood pressure may help treat Parkinson’s, dementia
Previous research has shown that Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia have a common feature: Build-up of misfolded proteins.
In Huntington’s disease, the protein is huntingtin, and...
This ‘lemon’ could help machine learning create better drugs
One of the challenges in using machine learning for drug development is to create a process for the computer to extract needed information from...
Nearly a third of American adults have heartburn every week
In a new study, researchers found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly...
This genetic score could detect stroke risk from birth
In a new study, researchers have shown that genetic data obtained from a single blood draw or saliva sample can identify individuals at a...
This nutrient may reduce obesity-linked inflammation
In a new study, researchers found that glutamine could help people with obesity reduce inflammation of fat tissue and reduce fat mass.
They also show...
Scientists discover real cause of type 2 diabetes, and how to reverse it
In a new study, researchers have discovered that that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas, triggering type 2 diabetes.
Importantly, this means that...
Eating chili pepper may protect you from a heart or cerebral attack
In a new study, researchers found that eating chili pepper could cut down the risk of death from a heart or cerebral attack.
They found...
Why your first battle with flu matters most
In a new study, researchers found that how successfully a person can fend off the flu depends not only on the virus' notorious ability...