Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated...
This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of...
Stroke death rates are rising again after 40 years of decline
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found did an analysis of U.S. stroke deaths from 1975 to 2019 and found both a dramatic...
Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people
Even mild COVID-19 cases can have major and long-lasting effects on people’s health.
Gardening work may help lower cancer risk, boost mental health
In a study from CU Boulder, scientists found that gardening work may help lower cancer risk, and boost mental health.
They found that those who...
Vaccine and past COVID infection offer long-lasting protection from omicron BA.5
In a study from the University of Lisbon and elsewhere, scientists found vaccines and past COVID infection offer long-lasting protection from omicron BA.5.
A previous...
Keto diets may increase risks of heart disease, cancer
The term “ketogenic (keto) diet” generally refers to a diet that is very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fat.
This mix...
Diabetes drug metformin may slow down cognitive decline
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar.
Metformin is a drug used to treat high blood sugar...
Fungi causing deadly lung infections found throughout the US
In a study from Washington University in St. Louis, scientists found three types of fungi that cause serious lung infections and were once thought...
Common nutrient in meat, fish and beans may be key to preventing Alzheimer’s
In a recent study, scientists found that a lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Choline is a nutrient...
Lifestyle habit changes may reduce colon cancer risk
In a study from the Cancer Registry of Norway, scientists found lifestyle habit changes are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) risk.
They examined changes in lifestyle...