Liver disease: Diabetes and weight loss drug may be effective
Share on PinterestSemaglutide may be effective in treating a form of fatty liver disease, new research shows. Steve Christo – Corbis/Getty Images Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist…
Alzheimer’s: HIV drugs may offer ‘significant’ protection
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that HIV drugs may have a protective effect against Alzheimer’s. Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images Researchers at UVA Health have found that a…
Why bees are so important to human life and health
Why are bees important? Impact on humans How to help bees Summary Bees are essential for the health of people and the planet. Honey and other products…
Climate change and health: Impacts and risks
Public health Mental health Infectious diseases Heat and weather Air pollution Allergens Food security Brain and development Who is at risk? Summary Climate change affects human health…
Gastrointestinal cancer: Can eating chicken shorten lifespan?
Share on PinterestMNT investigates whether eating poultry is directly linked to an increased risk of gastric cancer. Image credit: Maryanne Gobble/Stocksy. A recent study found that eating…
Shingles vaccine may lower heart disease risk by up to 8 years
Share on PinterestElizabeth Gomez, 54, of Huntington Park, right, receives a Prevnar and shingles vaccine by pharmacy manager Sandra Gonzalez at CVS in Huntington Park on August…
Obesity, unhealthy lifestyles may cause heart to age by 5–45 years
Share on PinterestThe key to early intervention for cardiac problems may lie in determining the heart’s ‘true’ age, new research suggests. Sven Braun/picture alliance via Getty Images…
Aging: As little as 5 minutes of exercise may keep the brain healthy
Share on PinterestStaying physically active may help the brain age better, new research indicates. Chalit Saphaphak/Stocksy Past studies show there are a number of ways in which…
Brain health: Low vitamin K levels may affect memory, learning
Share on PinterestLow vitamin K levels may affect learning and memory function, according to new research. Huiqi Zhang/Stocksy Experts are interested in how certain vitamin deficiencies may…
Dementia: Engaging with digital technology may reduce risk by 58%
Share on PinterestDoes using technology contribute to ‘digital dementia’ or does it protect the brain? A new analysis finds promising evidence. Westend61/Getty Images Since social media became…