Tag: Research
New study finds contraceptive pill may lower breast cancer risk
A small U.K. study suggests that a medication better known for emergency contraception may alter breast tissue in ways that could lower future cancer risk.
This is the maximum amount of sugar you should consume each day
Many people enjoy sweet foods, but few realize how easily added sugars can stack up.
New model aims to predict Alzheimer’s much earlier
A long-running Mayo Clinic project has led to a new model that estimates who is most likely to develop Alzheimer's.
New bat virus discovered in Brazil shows similarities to COVID-19
Scientists have discovered a new bat virus in Brazil that shares a key genetic feature with COVID-19, raising concerns about its potential to infect humans.
Research indicates elevated heart failure risk in people using melatonin long-term
A large study suggests that extended use of melatonin may be linked to higher rates of heart failure.
Oral bacteria linked to increased cancer risk, study finds
A large U.S. study suggests that the microbes living in our mouths may do more than influence our gums.