Regular exercise may slow cognitive decline in older people
If you want to keep your mind sharp as you age, consider hitting the gym. According to a new study, regular exercise might slow...
New guide for treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in lean people
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major cause of chronic liver disease, impacting more than a quarter of people globally and in the...
How does the new over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5...
The Food and Drug Administration’s July 13, 2023, approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broadens the options for people seeking...
Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young
The song “Be Healthy” from the 2000 album by hip-hop duo dead prez, “Let’s Get Free,” is a rare rap anthem dedicated to diet,...
Artificial intelligence has become the cardiologist’s ‘super-assistant’
Cardiovascular diseases are the biggest killers in the world, accounting for 17.9 million deaths globally—every single year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
To...
These places in U.S. have the most cases of Alzheimer’s disease
There is a new study that tells us where Alzheimer's disease is most common in the United States.
It turns out that the East and...
Fatty liver disease linked to severe infections, study finds
Fatty liver disease, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a widespread condition affecting about one in four adults worldwide.
Linked to metabolic syndrome and...
Drug tadalafil shows promise for diabetes management
A pilot study at the University of Gothenburg suggests that high-dose tadalafil, a drug commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, may significantly improve long-term...
This sensor made of pencil and paper could boost health monitoring
A team of scientists led by Penn State University has developed a low-cost, waterproof, and wearable sensor that can keep track of different health...
This existing drug could help treat most common lung cancer, study finds
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's research team has stumbled upon a promising discovery in the fight against lung cancer.
They found that a...