Widely used constipation drug may increase risk of dementia
Laxatives are a type of medicine that can help people empty their bowels if they're having trouble going to the toilet.
They're commonly used to...
Olive oil may prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, high cholesterol
Olive oil is a widely popular ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes and is often praised for its health benefits.
Researchers from the University of Seville...
Cocoa supplement may help reduce heart disease risk
A new study has shown promising results for the use of cocoa flavanols in preventing heart disease.
The study, called the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin...
AI can help predict diabetes early
Researchers from BGSB University in Rajouri, India have discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) can help predict the onset of diabetes mellitus.
Millions of people worldwide...
This new test could help detect your type 2 diabetes risk
Scientists have discovered that analyzing changes to DNA in the blood can help predict a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes within a...
Strokes harm men and women in different ways
Scientists have discovered that the location of the damage caused by a stroke in the brain may affect men and women differently.
Severe COVID-19 linked to brain aging, study finds
New evidence suggests that severe COVID-19 infections could lead to symptoms of aging in parts of the brain.
This dietary fiber can trigger inflammation in lungs and the gut
Inulin is a type of fiber that is found in some fruits, vegetables, and health supplements.
It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, but a...
Chronic pain may worsen opioid addiction
A recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Ohio State University suggests that fibromyalgia could worsen an opioid use disorder (OUD).
It...
Scientists find a direct cause of cognitive decline
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the throat muscles of a person relax and...