The theory that education protects against Alzheimer’s disease has been given further weight by new research. Alzheimer’s disease is the
Dangers of painkiller drugs
Commonly prescribed painkillers need to be given for shorter periods of time to reduce the risk of obesity and sleep
Viruses share gene with some organisms
A new study finds that viruses share some genes exclusively with cells that are not their hosts, viruses swap genes
Traumatic brain injury causes intestinal damage
Researchers has found a two-way link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and intestinal changes. These interactions may contribute to increased
Gum disease increases the risk of breast cancer
Gum disease increases women’s risk of breast cancer up to three times. This is thought to be due to the
Hormonal contraceptives increases the risk of breast cancer
All forms of hormonal contraception bring an increased risk of breast cancer, which lasts for about five years after women
Antiretroviral drug not effective for viral suppression
Researchers conducted a randomized double-blind study of the effectiveness of an HIV vaccine and has found it to be ineffective
Exercise changes gut microbiota
What we eat affects the microbes that live in our intestine, collectively known as the gut microbiota. According to two
Ozempic for treating type 2 diabetes
Ozempic is an injectable prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is not recommended as the first
Fat distribution increases the risk of heart attack
It’s not the amount of fat in the body but where it’s stored that may increase the risk for heart