Type 2 diabetes: Iron in red meat, animal products may increase risk
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between heme iron and type 2 diabetes risk. ATU Images/Getty...
Aging: What are the 2 ages the body undergoes major changes?
Share on PinterestThe human body experiences major changes at two specific times, research shows. RZCREATIVE/StocksyAs...
6 supplements, including green tea, turmeric, linked to liver toxicity
Share on PinterestSome herbal supplements may have toxic health effects on the liver. Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto...
Osteoarthritis: Scientists design molecules to boost cartilage repair
Share on PinterestResearchers are designing ‘dancing’ molecule meant to make it easier for cartilage...
Low-fat vegan or Mediterranean: Which diet is best for weight loss?
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that a vegan diet may outperform a Mediterranean diet when it...
Alzheimer's: New mechanism for toxic plaque formation uncovered
Share on PinterestRecent research uncovers new mechanisms for plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease....
Depression: How music therapy, enjoyment helps improve symptoms
Share on PinterestScientists have found why classical music may aid the treatment of depression. Terry...
Diabetes: Swapping rice for baked potatoes may improve heart health
Share on PinterestScientists saw that baked potatoes improved many health markers in people with diabetes....
Alzheimer's: Mouse study tests new approach to restoring memory
Share on PinterestCould an experimental new drug help restore memory in Alzheimer’s? Image credit:...
Alzheimer's disease: Which factors can help predict cognitive decline?
Share on PinterestFactors including a history of irregular heart rhythms and struggles to participate...
Parkinson's: Risk of developing dementia may be lower than thought
Share on PinterestA new study looks at the risk of dementia in people with Parkinson’s. Portra Images/Getty...
Brain health: Could a cat poop parasite become a therapeutic tool?
Share on PinterestCould a cat poop parasite become an agile vehicle for brain-Health drugs? Image credit:...
Parkinson's: Common type of seaweed may help prevent disease
Share on PinterestA certain type of seaweed may have therapeutic potential for Parkinson’s disease....
Folate and aging: Reducing vitamin B9 could aid healthier metabolism
Share on PinterestScientists have found unexpected results about folate intake and aging in mice. bondarillia/Getty...
Keto diet may promote weight loss, but does it harm the gut?
Share on PinterestIn some cases, a ketogenic diet may do more harm than good, recent research suggests....
Stroke: HIIT may be more effective than steady, moderate exercise
Share on PinterestA new study compared HIIT and steady, moderate exercise for stroke recovery. RZCREATIVE/StocksyStroke...
Are telomeres really the key to living longer, youthful lives?
Telomeres — the “caps” on the end of chromosomes that protect the DNA from damage — have been...
MS: New drug may help regenerate myelin, potentially heal nerve damage
Share on PinterestScientists are testing a drug that may offer hope for reversing nerve damage in MS....
Alzheimer’s: Dopamine helps destroy beta-amyloid plaques in mice
Share on PinterestDopamine could potentially treat Alzheimer’s by stimulating the production of an...
Why type 2 diabetes may make fractures more likely in older women
Share on PinterestOlder women with type 2 diabetes may have a higher bone fracture risk. Beatrix Boros/StocksyPeople...
Diabetes: Co-occurring health conditions can shorten lifespan
Share on PinterestRecent research emphasizes the impact of co-occurring conditions in diabetes. Image...