Flu prevention strategies beyond getting a shot and washing your hands
It's cold and flu season, and the usual advice is being dispensed:
Get the influenza vaccine, wash your hands regularly and avoid contact with anyone...
Psychological well-being at 52 may predict cognitive functions at 69
In a new study, researchers found that psychological well-being at 52 years was prospectively associated with cognitive function at 69 years.
The research was conducted...
Gut health may determine the benefits of exercise for pre-diabetes
In a new study, researchers found the makeup of the gut microbiome can be a determiner for the efficacy of exercise with prediabetics.
The research...
This slow exercise could bring benefits for people with dementia
In a new study, researchers found that Tai Chi brings positive health benefits to older people with dementia.
The research was conducted by Bournemouth University...
Common painkillers may help beat world’s deadliest infectious disease
In a new study, researchers found that aspirin could be used to treat the world's deadliest infectious disease.
The research was conducted by a team...
Home urine test could revolutionize diagnosis of prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers report that a simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at...
Obesity could cause the most common type of irregular heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, and it is associated with increased mortality.
Previous research has identified...
5 things about cancer everyone should know
Americans have a 1 in 3 chance of developing cancer in their lifetime, and a 1 in 5 chance of dying from it.
But despite...
Scientists find the cause of artery-damaging inflammation
The Lipid Hypothesis of coronary artery disease suggests that a high level of cholesterol is the cause of atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease.
In a...
This drug may strongly benefit people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease
Among the 30 million U.S. adults with Type 2 diabetes, 20% have impaired kidney function.
Until recently the use of metformin in patients with diabetes...