Weight loss surgery may help prevent second heart attack, death
People with severe obesity (BMI >35) and a prior heart attack who undergo weight-reduction surgery may lower their risk of a second heart attack,...
This weight loss diet could prevent, reverse heart failure, shows study
Research from Saint Louis University finds that high fat or "ketogenic" diets could completely prevent, or even reverse heart failure caused by a metabolic...
This hormone may protect women from severe COVID-19
Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age?
In a recent review study...
Traditional six-month dental check-ups not necessary for healthy adults, says study
A new study provides reassurance to patients who have missed routine dental check-ups due to Covid-19 restrictions by showing that six-monthly check-up appointments do...
Is it the flu, a cold or COVID-19?
With COVID-19 in the mix, this year’s cold and flu season could prove interesting. For starters, every throat tickle and sneeze might make you...
This vitamin is especially important for older people
In a new review study, researchers found older adults with low vitamin K levels were more likely to die within 13 years compared to...
Brain imaging could predict childhood weight gain
A greater density of cells in a key reward center of the brain is associated with obesity in children and predicts future weight gain,...
How to tell the difference between cold, flu or COVID-19?
You wake up one morning feeling under the weather.
While in previous years you may have chalked up a sore throat or body aches to...
These two wholegrain foods may reduce weight gain and liver inflammation
In a new study, researchers found the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supported gut health, which in turn improved cholesterol...
More sleep time after trauma could ease ill effects, study says
Increasing the amount of time spent asleep immediately after a traumatic experience may ease any negative consequences, suggests a new study conducted by researchers...