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...
Aerobic exercise could have the final say on fatty livers
In a new study, researchers highlight that fitness may be a more important clinical endpoint for improvement in patients with fatty liver diseases during...
Popular weight loss diet may influence your gut health
Low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets have attracted public interest in recent years for their proposed benefits in lowering inflammation and promoting weight loss and heart...
Vegetables could be the fountain of youth, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that plant protein is better than animal protein for people’s health and longevity.
These findings have important public health...
This “good” habit can ruin your sleep at night
In a new survey, researchers found that a majority of U.S. people lose sleep due to reading.
Losing sleep to get lost in a book...
This drug for alcohol use disorder may help lose weight
A recent study at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) found that disulfiram, a drug used to treat alcohol use disorder for more than...