Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50
A new study distinguishes between two distinct phases of Alzheimer's disease: an early, 'stealth' one without symptoms, and a second phase that aggressively damages the brain.
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, and depression may be higher in people with a "sweet tooth" who prefer sugary foods, new research suggests.
Adults with mild type 2 diabetes might improve their insulin sensitivity by following a low-carb diet, thus potentially eliminating the need for medication, a new study suggests.
Vigorous exercise can help with weight loss by lowering levels of the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin, particularly in women, a small new study has found.
Vitamin D deficiency in early life may contribute to biological processes that raise the risk of autoimmune conditions, including type 1 diabetes, a study in mice has shown.
Following a Mediterranean diet could help lower a person's risk of developing several cardiovascular and metabolic conditions at the same time, new evidence suggests.
Two blood tests currently in development have shown 'very high accuracy' in detecting tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to the developers.
Mirikizumab, a drug currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, also sends Crohn's disease into clinical remission, new findings suggest.
Vegan and vegetarian diets can help keep type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at bay, two new scientific reviews show.
Date: 2024/10/30 - 18:24
NIH study suggests potential for earlier health interventions for people with West African ancestry.