How diabetes and obesity affect the brain
With more than 30 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, and another 87 million diagnosed with obesity, both conditions have become national epidemics.
The two diseases...
Meeting recommended weekly exercise levels could lower death risk
In a new study, researchers found adults who meet recommended weekly physical activity levels have a lower risk of death.
The survival benefits are similar...
Why disrupted sleep linked to chronic inflammation, hardened arteries
In a new study, researchers found why disrupted sleep linked to chronic inflammation, hardened arteries.
The research was conducted by a team at the University...
Dermatologist says skip the ‘maskne,’ not the face mask
If you are noticing red, irritated skin or small pimples under your face mask, you are far from alone.
Allison Truong, MD, a board-certified dermatologist...
Overweight and under 50? Your risk of dementia may rise later in life
In a new study, researchers found that younger adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk of dementia in their golden years.
They...
Virologist shares what we know about COVID-19
Early this spring, University of Kentucky virologist Rebecca Dutch answered some of our initial questions about COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease.
We asked...
Poor sleep quality linked to many chronic health problems
In a new study, researchers have shown how well you sleep and for how long is linked to patients' odds of living with multiple...
Scientists create novel drawn-on-skin electronics to monitor health
Scientists have developed a new form of electronics known as "drawn-on-skin electronics," allowing multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn on the skin with...
This hormone therapy can lead to remission in men with type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that testosterone therapy reversed Type 2 diabetes in one-third of the male participants.
They conducted the study over 11...
Your gum health may say something about your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that gum disease, especially the kind that is irreversible and causes tooth loss, may be linked to mild...