Aging and longevity: Could a cheek swab test predict mortality risk?
Share on PinterestResearchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about...
Heart disease: Body roundness may be a better risk indicator than BMI
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that body roundness may be a better indicator of health in some...
Vitamin D: Daily supplements may improve cardiometabolic health
Share on PinterestSupplemental doses of vitamin D may have many cardiometabolic benefits, according to...
How does an imbalanced gut impact rheumatoid arthritis?
Share on PinterestRecent evidence suggests that the gut plays a key role in rheumatoid arthritis. Image...
Heart disease: New biomarker may be able to predict risk in women
Share on PinterestScientists have found new biomarkers that may help predict heart disease risk in women,...
Stroke: Drinking too much coffee, soda linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between coffee, tea, and soda drinking habits and stroke...
Can stem-cell therapy successfully treat type 1 diabetes?
Share on PinterestAre researchers getting closer to functionally curing type 1 diabetes? Image credit:...
FDA clarifies policies for compounders as national GLP-1 supply begins to stabilize
[10/02/2024] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the shortage of tirzepatide injection,...
Breast cancer: Expert tips on how to avoid chemicals in food packaging
Share on PinterestScientists have found cancer-causing chemicals in many food packaging. Juan Silva/Getty...
Could unfiltered coffee help reduce visceral fat, aid weight loss?
Share on PinterestNew research suggests a coffee compound may help people lose a small amount of body...
Early-onset Parkinson's: Novel drug molecule may fight development
Share on PinterestScientists are testing new drug molecules to develop treatments for Parkinson’s disease....
Ulcerative colitis: New drug may help treat moderate to severe forms
Share on PinterestNew research is testing the medication tulisokibart in treating ulcerative colitis....
Vision loss: Is gene therapy the answer?
Diseases that affect the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, are a significant...
Obesity: Eating Brazil nuts daily may improve inflammation, gut health
Share on PinterestScientists have found that Brazil nuts may have an anti-inflammatory effect on gut...
Menopause: Can hormone therapy improve heart and metabolic health?
Share on PinterestHow does hormone therapy affect heart and metabolic health? Image credit: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy.Research...
Perimenopause: Sleeping more may increase estrogen, improve symptoms
Share on PinterestResearch is examining the link between sleep and perimenopause symptoms. Melanie DeFazio/StocksyCisgender...
‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may reduce risk of over 200 diseases
Share on PinterestEngaging in physical activity during one or two days of the week may also have significant...
Obesity: Bariatric surgery better than GLP-1 drugs for kidney health
Share on PinterestBariatric surgery may be better for preserving kidney function in people with diabetes...
FDA is alerting patients and health care professionals about the voluntary withdrawal of Oxbryta from the market due to safety concerns
[9/26/2024] FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care professionals that Oxbryta (voxelotor)...
Psilocybin for depression: Could it work better than SSRIs?
Share on PinterestA new clinical trial looks at how psilocybin compares to a commonly prescribed antidepressant....
Hypertension: Drinking coffee or tea may help lower dementia risk
Share on PinterestResearch has found a link between coffee and eta drinking and dementia risk. Helen...
Diet and dementia: Flavonoid-rich foods could help lower dementia risk
Share on PinterestFlavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help...
Migraine: Which drugs are best at relieving the pain for longer?
Share on PinterestMany triptans, an older class of migraine drugs, appear to be more effective at pain...
Early-onset cancer cases on the rise, and alcohol may be key culprit
Share on PinterestAlcohol use accounts for the development of 5.4% all cancer cases in the United States,...
Atherosclerosis: Environmental metal exposure may increase risk
Share on PinterestScientists have linked metal exposure from pollution to increased cardiovascular disease...
Alzheimer's: Subtle slowing of brain activity may help predict risk
Share on PinterestScientists have spotted changes in brain activity that may point to Alzheimer’s....
Microplastics found in the brain: Should we be concerned?
Share on PinterestScientists have found microplastics in many parts of the human body, including the...