Diabetes: Metformin could help treat gum disease, aid healthy aging
Share on PinterestMetformin, a medication used to manage and treat diabetes, could also help people with...
Menopause: Constipation and stress may worsen symptoms
Share on PinterestCertain gastrointestinal issues and stress may affect the severity of menopause symptoms,...
IBD: How specialized gut immune cells may lead to treatment
Share on PinterestScientists are looking at gut immune cells in their research for treatments for inflammatory...
Ultra-processed foods may be as addictive as smoking
Share on PinterestExperts say the fats and carbohydrates in ultra-processed foods can make them addictive....
Brain health: How drinking less alcohol can help
Share on PinterestExperts say drinking more water and less alcohol can improve brain health. Capuski/Getty...
Long COVID: Can plant-based, anti-inflammatory diets help?
For many people, particularly following vaccination, infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes...
Irritable bowel syndrome: Antidepressant may help treat IBS symptoms
Share on PinterestMedication is sometimes prescribed for people with irritable bowel syndrome. AsiaVision/Getty...
Biological aging: How a new epigenetic clock may measure it better
Share on PinterestScientists say there may be a new way to measure biological aging. Clique Images/StocksyA...
Novel cancer drug helps immune system fight tumors in mice
Share on PinterestAn experimental cancer drug tested in animal studies shows promise in restoring the...
Colon cancer: How gut microbiome variants can predict risks
Share on PinterestVariations in gut microbiome are being looked at as a possible predictor of colorectal...
Mounjaro: Drug helped people with obesity lose 26% of body weight
Share on PinterestDesign by MNT; Photography by The Washington Post/Getty ImagesStudy participants lost...
Prebiotics may help weight loss by changing brain's response to food
Share on PinterestOnions and garlic are rich in prebiotics, which could help improve gut health. Adam...
Osteoarthritis: Methotrexate may be an effective treatment
Share on PinterestA low-cost, common drug may help improve pain with osteoarthritis. Westend61/Getty...
Heart disease: Stroke deaths may increase 50% by 2050, report shows
Share on PinterestA new report predicts the number of people dying from strokes will increase 50% by...
Remission of type 2 diabetes: When is a low-calorie diet helpful?
Type 2 diabetes has become one of the most widespread health conditions worldwide. While medications...
Autism and ADHD: Is BPA a contributing factor?
Share on PinterestScientists have found a possible link between BPA and the development of autism and...
Dementia risk higher among Black, South Asian populations, study finds
Share on PinterestThe risk of developing dementia is higher among Black and South Asian people, a study...
Longevity: Levels of creatinine, glucose, and uric acid may be key
Share on PinterestThe secret to longevity may lie in the levels of certain blood biomarkers. Rob and...
Multiple sclerosis: How blocking central T cells may help treat MS
Share on PinterestScientists are honing in on T cells in the central nervous system in their multiple...
Depression: Could running be as effective as antidepressants?
Share on PinterestRunning may be beneficial for mental health and help improve depression symptoms. Westend61/Getty...
Macular degeneration: Are grapes good for your eyes?
Share on PinterestA new study shows a daily serving of grapes could benefit age-related vision by improving...