Older adults who fall may have higher dementia risk, study warns
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital reveals that older adults who experience a serious fall are more likely to develop dementia, including...
COVID-19 linked to higher risk of kidney problems, study finds
A new study from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, reveals a strong link between COVID-19 and the risk of developing acute kidney disorders (AKD),...
Why hypothyroidism is more than just a thyroid problem
When we think of metabolism, we often imagine the speed at which our body burns calories. However, metabolism is much more than that—it's about...
Why does colon cancer in young adults become more common?
Doctors are increasingly noticing a troubling trend: more young people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This rise in...
This widely used drug may reduce obesity, fatty liver, heart disease
Obesity is a major global health problem, increasing the risk of many serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
Despite its...
Smaller beer servings lead to 10% drop in sales, study finds
A new study has found that reducing the serving size of beer, lager, and cider can lead to a significant drop in how much...
Why some organs age faster
Scientists have discovered why certain organs, like the liver, age faster than others.
A research team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University...
Dizziness and fatigue common in children with long COVID, study warns
A new study from the Kennedy Krieger Institute reveals that most children with long COVID are likely to experience a condition called orthostatic intolerance...
Proteins in meat and milk may help prevent gut tumors, new study shows
A new study by scientists in Japan has discovered that proteins found in foods like meat and milk may help prevent the growth of...
How your gas stove might be worsening asthma
When we think about air pollution, we usually imagine car exhaust and smog outside.
However, the air inside our homes can also be polluted, and...