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Low-carb plant-based diet may lower death risk in type 2 diabetes

A new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that following a low-carbohydrate diet that is mainly...

Changes in eyes may show development of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai conducted a detailed analysis of changes in the retina in Alzheimer's disease patients to understand how these changes relate to brain...

Bedtime is the best time for taking high blood pressure meds

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people worldwide. It occurs when the force of blood flowing...

1 in 5 people with high risk of heart disease refuse to use statin...

Heart disease is a major health issue worldwide and the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease...

People with autism have different brain development, study finds

A new study conducted by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute has found that people with autism have different brain development than those...

“COVID rebound” is surprisingly common, study finds

Researchers at Scripps Research and digital health company eMed have reported preliminary findings from an ongoing study of people who order SARS-CoV-2 antigen test...

Shaping clearer vision: Is eye surgery right for you?

Your eyes let you picture the world. But, for many people, that image is blurry. If the shape of your eye makes it hard to...

Vitamin C may reduce heart failure risk in older men, study finds

A recent study has found higher blood levels of vitamin C, but not vitamin E, are associated with a lower risk of heart failure in older men.

Certain brain drugs are linked to Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that affects the brain and can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as uncontrollable movements, stiffness, and...

This nutrient in eggs may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Choline is a crucial nutrient that is synthesized in small amounts by the liver and can be found in various foods such as eggs,...