Study links low vitamin C levels in the blood plasma to reduced brain connectivity
A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that those with lower vitamin C levels in their blood…
Tranexamic acid reduces surgical transfusions without raising clot risks
A landmark clinical trial published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine found that tranexamic acid reduced transfusions across major surgeries without increasing the risk…
Review explores impact of extreme endurance running on heart health
Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex, and training level, finds a synthesis…
Advanced MRI scans predict chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing nephrectomy
An investigator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received international recognition for innovative imaging…
Type 2 diabetes elevates periodontitis risks regardless of glycemic control
Persons with diabetes have an increased risk of periodontitis (gum disease) and tooth loss. The risk of inflammation…
Survey: Many Americans unaware of diet’s impact on cholesterol
On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL “bad” cholesterol…
Defective HIV copies explain persistent viral traces during treatment
Antiretroviral drugs for HIV infection have enabled most people living with the virus to live long and healthy…
Nature exposure shapes nasal microbiomes and mental well-being
Plenty of studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive…
Infections pose major but overlooked risks in people with diabetes
Infections should be considered a “health hazard” in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that current clinical…
4 minutes of exercise a day could help control blood sugar
The researchers also looked at an unusually small serving of exercise, only four minutes in total, spread throughout…
Multiple myeloma: Tauranga woman fundraising for treatment in China
Wortman-Dabrowska saw her doctor. Blood tests revealed she had multiple myeloma, which was causing her bones to deteriorate,…
Flu drugs may reduce cognitive decline in people with HIV
A class of flu drugs may reduce cognitive decline and premature aging in people living with chronic viral…