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Obesity increases type 2 diabetes risk in these women

Scientists from Athens Medical Center found that women with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They...

Vitamin D does not prevent type 2 diabetes in people with high risks

Scientists from the University of Occupational and Environmental Health found that daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type...

Migraine headaches linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from The Second People's Hospital of Hefei found that migraine is linked to an increased risk for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The research...

If you have diabetes, coffee and green tea may help you live longer

In a recent study from Kyushu University, researchers found that drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk...

Apple Watch can monitor frailty in people with heart disease

Scientists from Stanford University found that the Apple Watch in association with an iPhone can be used to monitor frailty in people with heart...

Frailties of old age just hit some people earlier than others

Scientists from Duke University found people grow old at different rates, regardless of what the calendar says. And for those whose bodies age more quickly,...

This antiviral drug could stop COVID-19 by day 3 of treatment

In a recent study, researchers found that people taking the new anti-COVID drug molnupiravir eliminated SARS-CoV-2 virus by day three of starting therapy, while...

Very high doses of CBD in cannabis don’t affect driving, study finds

Scientists from the University of Sydney found that 1500 mg, the highest daily medicinal dose of cannabidiol (CBD), has no impact on people's driving...

Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes linked to doubled or tripled COVID death risk

In a recent study from Penn State, researchers found that certain pre-existing conditions may double or triple the mortality risk for COVID-19. They confirmed that...

If you have mild COVID-19, you should use antiviral drugs

In a recent study from WHO, researchers suggest that Pfizer’s oral antiviral drug (a combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets) is strongly recommended for...