This vitamin is very important for older people’s health, study shows
Vitamin K is a nutrient that is important for maintaining healthy blood vessels. It is found in leafy greens, such as lettuce, kale, and...
PTSD with depression may strongly increase risk of early death, Harvard study shows
In a new study, researchers found that women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death...
This weight loss surgery could lead to long-term diabetes recovery
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of adults with type 2 diabetes had long-term remission following gastric bypass surgery.
The research...
Alcohol drinking linked to a decline in brain health from cradle to grave
The evidence for the harmful effects of alcohol on brain health is compelling.
In a new study, researchers pinpointed three key time periods in life...
This diet could protect against harmful effects of obesity
Higher body mass (BMI) accounted for 4.0 million deaths globally in 2015 and more than two-thirds of those deaths were due to cardiovascular disease...
How divorce affects physical and mental health
Going through a divorce is extremely challenging and previous research has highlighted the adverse effects that it can have on divorcees.
In a new study,...
This supplement may reduce death risk as effectively as regular exercise
In a new study, researchers found that glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality as well as regular exercise does.
The research was conducted by a...
Dose of exercise matters for people with type 2 diabetes
In a recent study at the University of Calgary and elsewhere, researchers found for people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like...
CBD in cannabis does not impair driving, this landmark study finds
In a new study, researchers examined how cannabis affects driving ability.
They found that cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis component now widely used for medical purposes,...
This sleep problem may worsen COVID-19 outcomes
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition characterized by complete or partial blockage of the airways during sleep when the muscles become weaker.
It is commonly...