King's College London researchers have identified three profiles for long COVID based on long-term symptoms in the realms of respiratory neurological or other physical conditions.... Read More
Cancer Screening and the Pandemic
We “overdiagnosis” 19 percent of screening-detected breast cancers and 20 to 50 percent of screening-detected prostate cancers.... Read More
How Long Should I Exercise?
A new research investigation suggests that doing more than recommended by current guidance on moderate and vigorous physical activity levels may add years to your life.... Read More
Sleep and Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is a common condition resulting from too much-stored fat in the liver. Most individuals have no symptoms, but the fatty liver disease can occasionally lead to liver damage.... Read More
Lifestyle and Cataracts
Cataract-related blindness remains unacceptably high, but fortunately, rates are declining worldwide. The prevalence among adults older than 50 is highest in western sub-Saharan Africa, with a rate of 6 percent.... Read More
Moles and Breast Cancer Risk
There are many types of nevi, with common nevi being harmless collections of colored cells. Common nevi are usually small brown, pink, or tan spots on the skin. Other nevi types are more serious.... Read More
The Gut, the Brain, and Dementia
By 2030, over 82 million people — and over 150 million by 2050 — will have Alzheimer’s dementia. Unfortunately, there are no curative treatments, and we don’t understand why the disease occurs.... Read More
Vitamin D and Bone Fractures
Vitamin D serves many important body functions. For example, it helps to keep our bones strong by helping our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus. Our muscles use vitamin D to move, and nerves need it to carry messages.... Read More