A team of researchers from Italy, the U.K. and the U.S. has isolated a number of immune cell-related genetic variants
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More than one drink a day may raise high blood pressure risk in adults with type 2 diabetes
Drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages a week may increase the risk of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) among
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Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut, leading to fatty liver disease
Excessive consumption of fructose—a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet—can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably
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Biomedical research may miss key information by ignoring genetic ancestry
A new study of Black residents of four distinct U.S. cities reveals variations in genetic ancestry and social status that
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These drugs carry risks and may not help, but many dementia patients get them anyway
Nearly three-quarters of older adults with dementia have filled prescriptions for medicines that act on their brain and nervous system,
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Smartphones may help detect diabetes
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a ‘digital biomarker’ that would use a smartphone’s built-in camera to detect Type
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Coronavirus may be increasing risk of stroke – doctors on the frontline witness new pattern
Just as Arvind was heading home after a long day as the consultant on call, his phone began to ring.
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Measured lockdown may be necessary until mid-2021
A cautious, measured approach to relaxation of lockdown measures is required to protect the most vulnerable members of society and
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Food allergy may be underdiagnosed in children on Medicaid
Prevalence of food allergy among Medicaid-enrolled children across the U.S. was substantially lower (0.6 percent), compared to previous national estimates
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A wearable device may help prevent unexpected death in epilepsy
More than one-third of the people in the United States who have epilepsy are at risk for a deadly complication
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