How physical activity can improve survival in colon cancer
In a study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, scientists found physical activity may be linked to improved outcomes for patients undergoing postoperative treatment for...
Depression in people caring for partners with dementia can start 10 years before dementia...
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found depressive symptoms and caregiving hours among older adults caring for partners with dementia can...
Scientists find how to detect high blood pressure in brain early
In a study from the University of Birmingham, scientists found patients who suffer from a form of raised brain pressure could have their condition...
COVID-19 infection linked to irregular heartbeat
In a Duke University Medical Center study, scientists found new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
AFib is a quivering...
A boost just in time for Fall: Updated COVID shots are now available
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Food Drug Administration announced the approval of a new and improved booster shot for COVID-19.
The new...
Why women with Alzheimer’s disease experience faster memory decline
Alzheimer's disease is the world's most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting the memory, thinking, and behavior of over 40 million people worldwide.
It accounts for 60...
Scientists find an important cause of rheumatoid arthritis damage
In a study from Washington State University, scientists found a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by...
Risk factors for heart disease and stroke quite similar in men and women globally
In a study from McMaster University, scientists found women and men share most of the same risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The team tested...
Research finds the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain...
Good dental health help prevent cognitive decline, dementia
In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk of both...