Newly discovered compounds could help the body fight any virus
Most antiviral drugs are designed to target one specific virus, such as the flu or HIV.
But what if there were a way to create...
How blocked blood flow can speed up cancer growth by aging the immune system
Scientists have long known that blocked blood flow, or ischemia, can cause serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
Now, new...
Hidden body fat may accelerate heart aging, study finds
A new study has revealed that visceral fat—the hidden fat stored deep inside the body around vital organs—may speed up the aging of the...
These diabetes drugs show strong kidney and heart benefits
The largest and most detailed study to date has shown that GLP-1 receptor agonists—medications originally developed to treat diabetes—can help protect the kidneys and...
Scientists find a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have discovered that a natural deficiency of lithium in the brain might trigger the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Their...
This diet can help treat gut diseases
A new study from Cedars-Sinai investigated whether a specialized diet, known as the elemental diet, could improve gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in...
High blood pressure damages kidneys even without diabetes, study finds
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna has found that high blood pressure can lead to early structural damage in the kidneys,...
Your biological age may affect your dementia risk
A new study has found that people whose bodies are aging faster than their actual age may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Scientists find a root cause of cancer inside the body
A recent study from Flinders University in Australia has made a big discovery that could change how we understand cancer.
Researchers found that a new...
Can your eyes reveal clues about Alzheimer’s?
Glaucoma is often called a “silent thief” because it slowly damages the eye without any early warning signs.
It harms the optic nerve, which is...