Nipah virus outbreak: Why experts are watching closely
Share on PinterestDespite the recent outbreak in India, health experts suggest the Nipah virus is an unlikely candidate for a global pandemic. Image credit: CharlesGibson/Getty Images Two…
Dementia: Hypertension, heart disease, other factors linked to risk
Share on PinterestA new study delves deeper into how lifestyle factors could influence dementia risk. Image credit: Elena Popova/Getty Images While the causes of dementia are complex,…
Why women may have better heart health than men earlier in life
Share on PinterestA new study finds that men tend to develop cardiovascular disease earlier than women. FG Trade/Getty Images A new study examines differences in heart disease…
Cancer: 30 preventable risk factors account for 40% of cases
Share on PinterestAlmost 40% of cancer cases globally are preventable, according to a new landmark study. Image credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A new landmark analysis from the…
Older adults may benefit most from HIIT exercise, study suggests
Share on PinterestAn Australian study suggests that HIIT exercises could be optimal for body composition in older age. Image credit: rbkomar/Getty Images A study suggests high-intensity interval…
Tagatose: Does this sugar substitute come with fewer health risks?
Share on PinterestCould tagatose offer a healthier alternative to sugar? Image credit: Design by MNT; Photography by Tatjana Zlatkovic/Stocksy Researchers have engineered bacteria to convert glucose into…
Menopause: Hormone therapy plus tirzepatide best for weight loss
Share on PinterestHormonal therapy plus tirzepatide may be the best combo for weight loss after menopause, a recent study shows. Design by MNT; Photography by Elena Popova/Getty…
Cholesterol: 2-day oatmeal diet may help reduce LDL levels by 10%
Share on PinterestScientists tested the effects of an oatmeal diet in reducing cholesterol levels. Grace Cary/Getty Images A two-day oatmeal-only diet resulted in lower cholesterol levels that…
Insomnia and depression: Why ‘just get more sleep’ doesn’t work
Which came first, depression or insomnia? And why do some people with depression sleep too little and others too much? Research shows sleep and mental health share…
Menopause: Loss of gray matter may explain cognitive problems
Share on PinterestHow does menopause impact brain health? A new study explains the real-life changes. Image credit: Curly_photo/Getty Images Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the…