Glaucoma: High ‘good’ cholesterol may raise risk in those over age 55
Share on PinterestA new study links high levels of cholesterol to increased glaucoma risk. Ivan Gener/Stocksy There are a number of risk factors for glaucoma, including cardiovascular…
Diabetes: Who benefits most from SGLT2 vs GLP-1 drugs?
Share on PinterestWomen with diabetes may get the strongest cardiovascular protection from GLP-1 agonists. Image credit: Kathryn Gamble for The Washington Post via Getty Images. Diabetes, a…
Aging: Diet rich in fruit and vegetables may help slow down process
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between diet quality and biological aging. Ana Luz Crespi/Stocksy A group of scientists recently investigated links between diet quality and…
Health misinformation: Expert advice on how to avoid it
Share on PinterestA behavioral scientist shares tips on how to make sure we are arming ourselves against health misinformation. Image credit: Anna Berkut/Stocksy. Recent surveys and analyses…
IBD: New test may predict colorectal cancer with 90% accuracy
Share on PinterestScientists are working on a new test to predict colorectal cancer in IBD patients. South_agency/Getty Images People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at an…
Some bacteria in the mouth may play a role in memory loss and dementia
Share on PinterestScientists are examining the link between bacteria in the mouth and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Design by MNT; Photography by Henry Horenstein/Getty Images &…
Exercise may boost weight loss by moderating appetite, study suggests
Share on PinterestA recent study looks at how moderate-intensity exercise could lower appetite and thus aid weight loss. Image credit: Michal Fludra/NurPhoto/Getty Images. An hour of moderate-intensity…
Cholesterol: Plant-based meat alternatives may help lower levels
Share on PinterestAny plant-based meat alternative may be better than meat when it comes to cardiometabolic health, recent evidence suggests. Image credit: Luis Herrera/Stocksy. Meat replacements made…
Slowing aging: Scientists discover how NAD energizes cells
Share on PinterestScientists have found an explanation for how NAD affects the aging process. Johner Images/Getty Images NAD is a molecule found in every living cell of…