Scientists have discovered that a certain type of immune cell could be a prime cause...
Because our feet change shape as we age, shoes that fit when we were young...
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Older adults with slightly elevated blood sugar, sometimes called “prediabetes,” usually don’t develop full-blown diabetes,...
The buildup of defective tau proteins is a prominent feature of neurodegenerative diseases such as...
Earlier this year, a former U.S. Air Force captain took his first steps in 27...
Doctors often recommend certain dietary interventions — such as following a Mediterranean-type diet or cutting...
Recent research has revealed that a new urine test can detect aggressive prostate cancer cases...
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Doctors already know that misusing antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance, which can make it difficult...
Scientists have now confirmed what they previously tested in mice: the benefits of a bacterium...
A recent study concludes that social interaction might be more than just a pleasant pastime;...
One global study that investigated the role of iron in a variety of health conditions...
Childhood viral infections that reach the brain may prime it for the development of autoimmune...
The theory that Parkinson's disease can start in the gut has gained further support in...
New research reinforces the idea that the absence of certain bacteria in the gut can...