A simple arthritis drug could be an effective, low cost solution to treat patients with blood cancers such as polycythemia…
Virtual reality training could improve employee safety
A new study suggests employee safety could be improved through use of virtual reality (VR) in Health and Safety training,…
Medical News Today: What does it mean when you wake up with a racing heart?
Waking up with a racing heart can be worrying, but it is not usually a cause for concern. Learn about…
Short-term study suggests vegan diet can boost gut microbes related to body weight, body composition and blood sugar control
New research suggests that a 16-week vegan diet can boost the gut microbes that are related to improvements in body…
Light drinking may be beneficial in type 2 diabetes: Further research needed
An meta-analysis of studies shows that recommendations to moderate alcohol consumption for people with type 2 diabetes may need to…
Overgrowth of baby in womb may begin weeks before women are tested for maternal diabetes
The excessive growth of a baby in the womb, a common complication of gestational diabetes, begins weeks before women are…
Later puberty and later menopause associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes in women
New research shows that use of the contraceptive pill and longer menstrual cycles are associated with a higher risk of…
Shorter people are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Short stature is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Tall stature is…
More than Lyme: Tick study finds multiple agents of tick-borne diseases
Scientists reported on the prevalence of multiple agents capable of causing human disease that are present in three species of…
Human hearts evolved for endurance
Major physical changes occurred in the human heart as people shifted from hunting and foraging to farming and modern life.…