Lower-sodium diet can effectively reduce blood pressure for people with type 2 diabetes

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers examining births among people with previous cesarean sections found higher rates of "severe maternal morbidity"—or serious complications that could have long-lasting effects on health—among Black and Latinx people having a planned C-section, compared to Whites.

A recent study from the Institute of Biomedicine at the University of Eastern Finland shows that the glucocorticoid receptor can both promote and inhibit prostate cancer progression, depending on the circumstances.

In premenopausal women, hyperinsulinemia is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), with body mass index (BMI) playing a role in this association, according to a study published online June 3 in Menopause.

When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care.

Coventry University researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet.

BowFlex, a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users.

Despite the profound human, social and economic costs of alcohol abuse, existing treatments have failed to provide meaningful relief. Excessive alcohol consumption remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In the U.S. alone, 16.4 million people age 12 and older reported binge drinking on five or more days in the past month.

Frailty is a condition characterized by increased vulnerability and decline in physical function. It's a growing concern in the aging population, particularly among those with heart disease.

A new study uncovers a surprising mechanism by which the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, might cause immune-mediated tissue damage by targeting cells it has never infected.

Our brain is adept at synchronizing with rhythmic sounds, whether it's the beat of a song or the steady patter of rain. This ability helps us recognize and process sounds more effectively.

A persistent cough can be embarrassing, especially if people think you have COVID.

It's not exactly news that junk food isn't healthy.

A non-DNA based test could identify viral infections in patients in minutes. When a clinician suspects a patient has a viral illness, the presence of specific virus types can be confirmed through a DNA sequencing test. However, the test takes several hours, even if a testing facility is available on site, and the test cannot discern whether the virus is viable.

Despite the hard work and dedication of hundreds of local grassroots organizations across the country to deliver student nutrition programs, there are, too often, not enough funds to purchase the food to meet student needs.

About half of people with migraine disease turn to non-medication treatments in an attempt to ease their symptoms, new Otago research reveals.

Medical researchers at QIMR Berghofer have achieved a significant milestone in the treatment of depression, demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. This innovative approach uses advanced brain imaging to tailor treatment to an individual's unique brain anatomy and connectivity, offering a new treatment option for people who have had little success with other therapies.

Looking to nature for answers to complex questions can reveal new and unprecedented results that can even affect cells on molecular levels.

The Lancet has released its second global commission report on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Adolescents are defined as 10- to 24-year-olds. The report builds on the first one, done in 2016.