Health

July 6, 2026

Study provides insights into depression in people with inflammatory bowel disease

Depression is common in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the actual causes of depression in this group are...

Pre-eclampsia may carry long-term heart risks for women

Pre-eclampsia is a potentially dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure that arises in some pregnant women, but a review...

Timing of exercise may be key to successful weight loss

In a study of 375 adults who have successfully maintained weight loss and who engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity,...

Respiratory symptoms predict life expectancy in older adults

New research published in Respirology suggests that some respiratory symptoms may predict an earlier death in older adults. Also, such...

The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction

A review of published studies found that estimates for the global prevalence of erectile dysfunction vary widely, ranging from 3%...

Active sexual life may benefit men with early Parkinson’s disease

New research published in the European Journal of Neurology indicates that an active sexual life is linked with lower disability...

HIV infection may increase heart failure and stroke risk

A Journal of the American Heart Association analysis of information from a large health insurance database reveals that people living...

Obese people outnumber smokers two to one

New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one...

Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function

OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that's activated by brief periods of exercise Most people know that regular exercise...

Yan-Jiang Wang and Xian-Le Bu receive 2019 Alzheimer Award

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of AD research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's DiseaseCredit: Department of...

Study suggests genetic testing for young people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

A subset of patients treated for decades for autoimmune disease may have monogenic diabetes that can be treated by pills....

Combat veterans more likely to experience mental health issues in later life

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Military veterans exposed to combat were more likely to exhibit signs of depression and anxiety in later...

Foundational study explores role of diet in diabetes complications

Combination of high levels of dietary cholesterol with specific saturated fats worsened retinal mircovascular damage in preclinical model of diabetesCredit:...

New epidemic forecast model could save precious resources

A study authored by a Texas A&M industrial systems and engineering researcher found that failing to factor in how a...

Pesticide exposure linked to teen depression in agricultural communities

Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study led...

Promising approach: Prevent diabetes with intermittent fasting

Credit: David Ausserhofer/DIfE Intermittent fasting is known to improve sensitivity to the blood glucose-lowering hormone insulin and to protect against...

Concussion rates are nearly double what we thought — and summer is prime injury time

(TORONTO, Canada - July 2, 2019) - With concussions seeming more common than ever before, researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute...

IU-connected startup enabling precision medicine for mental health, pain

Credit: Indiana University INDIANAPOLIS -- A new startup company founded on science developed at Indiana University is working to enable...

Study: Brain injury common in domestic violence

Advocates say lasting 'invisible' injuries often go unrecognized COLUMBUS, Ohio - Domestic violence survivors commonly suffer repeated blows to the...

Future Drug Discovery publishes its first issue