Signs of being prone to adult diabetes are already visible at age 8 years old
Early signs of being more susceptible to type 2 diabetes as an adult can be seen in children as young as 8 years old, decades before it is…
High cortisol levels associated with greater risk of death from COVID-19
COVID-19 patients with extremely high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely to deteriorate quickly and die, according to new research published in…
Death risk highest for people with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes who get heart failure
People newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes were more likely to die within five years if they developed heart failure.
Vitamin D May Help Prevent a Common Side Effect of Anti-Cancer Immunotherapy
New research indicates that taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent a potentially serious side effect of a revolutionary form of anti-cancer therapy. The findings are published early…
Only ‘traditional’ swearing improves our ability to tolerate pain, new study finds
Keele University psychologists have proven that using conventional swear words can increase your pain tolerance by 33% compared to using alternative language.