Why women get autoimmune diseases more easily than men

A recent study from the University of Michigan tried to address one of the great mysteries of medicine: Why do women’s immune systems gang up...

Not all processed meats are same for high cancer risk

A recent study from Queen’s University Belfast has questioned the World Health Organization’s blanket classification of processed meat as carcinogenic. The team found big evidence...

Swings in daily temperature may affect stroke severity

The highs and lows of the daily weather could signal something more important than which outfit to wear: A study from South Korea suggests the...

Short meditation could help reduce pain and negative emotions

In a new study, researchers found that merely a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotions. The effect of...

The deadly paradox of diabetes management

In a new study, researchers found that diabetes management may be dangerously misaligned. They found that people with diabetes across the U.S. often receive treatment...

This low-cost therapy could treat high blood pressure effectively

In a new study, researchers found that a low-cost intervention comprising home visits by community healthcare workers to monitor blood pressure (BP) and provide...

Breakthrough in coronavirus research may support vaccine design

In a new study, researchers have made a critical breakthrough toward developing a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus by creating the first 3-D...

Declines in heart attacks greater in men than women

In a new study, researchers found a steady decline in heart attacks for both men and women enrolled in the health system from 2000...

A big breakfast may help prevent obesity, high blood sugar

In a new study, researchers found that eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar. The research...

This study finds a new cause of autism

Autism affects 1 in 59 children and is 4 times more common in boys than in girls, and it is a developmental disorder. People with...