Research & Discoveries
Study Linking Hydroxychloroquine to Increased Deaths Frequently Cited Even After Retraction
An investigation has found that among the hundreds of COVID-19 research papers that have been withdrawn, a retracted study linking the drug hydroxychloroquine to increased mortality was the most cited ...
3 Simple Ways to Remove Your Bloat
Much advice floats around relieving abdominal bloating but some health professionals have highlighted three natural ways to help people put an end to the uncomfortable sensation of a bloated belly. ...
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Certain Versions of Popular Drug
'Compounded' versions of Ozempic and Wegovy under federal scrutiny
Exercise as a Beacon of Hope for Post-Stroke Recovery
New research finds that light to moderate-intensity physical activity significantly improves stroke recovery
Australian Garlic Can Eliminate 99.9 Percent of COVID-19, Flu Cells: Scientists
Scientists in a "world first" study now say Australian garlic could be key to fighting COVID-19 infections and the flu. In a study by the Melbourne-based Peter Doherty Institute, researchers ...
Meditation Could Help You Make Better Decisions
Research finds meditators are more willing to face the more difficult facts of life
Diabetes Drug Shown to Effectively Trim Fat With Minimal Muscle Loss: Study
Based on a recent analysis, Mounjaro, an approved medication for Type 2 diabetes, has shown promise in reducing fat mass without significant loss of lean mass, which can improve overall ...
Circadian Clock Controlled By The Liver Too
New research showed that the internal circadian clock is influenced not by the brain only, as previously thought, but by the liver as well. Collaboration between scientists from the University ...
Flawed COVID-19 Papers Cited an Average of 53 Times per Paper in Research and Media
An investigation into COVID-19 research found that among the more than 270,000 papers that have been published since the start of the pandemic, 212 retracted papers were cited 2,697 times, ...
Ophthalmologists Advise Annual Eye Exam to Prevent Blinding Macular Degeneration as 15 Y.o. Becomes the Youngest Patient
Macular degeneration is one of the three major eye diseases that cause blindness worldwide and can result in blurred vision. Although most of the patients are elderly, the youngest macular ...
Over 300 COVID-19 Papers Withdrawn for Not Meeting Standards of Scientific Soundness
Research journals have withdrawn well over 300 articles on COVID-19 due to compromised ethical standards and concerns about the publications' scientific validity. Retraction Watch has provided a running list of ...
Changes in Gut Bacteria May Cause Parkinson’s: Study
Research links disruptions in the microbiome to Parkinson's and implicates Desulfovibrio bacteria's metabolic processes
Man Paralyzed for 12 Years Walks Again Thanks to Brain, Spinal Cord Implants
A paralyzed man has been able to walk again for the first time in years simply by using the power of his mind thanks to implants fitted in his brain and spinal ...
There Are Ways to Reduce Risks and Damage of Vaccine Adverse Events, Doctors Share Suggestions
Overlooked COVID Vaccine Adverse Events (Part 8)
Parkinson’s Disease May Damage the Brain Long Before Symptoms Appear; 2 Tests Could Detect It Early
A recent study found the annual incidence of Parkinson's disease, a progressive and degenerative neurological condition, among older adults is 50 percent higher than the current estimate of 60,000 diagnoses annually, ...
Parkinson’s Risk 70 Percent Higher for Camp Lejeune Marines; The Cause Could Affect Millions: Study
A new analysis of U.S. service members has revealed that veterans who served at Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune face an elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, potentially affecting millions of ...
Leg Strength Increases Chance of Surviving Heart Attacks by 41 Percent
A new Japanese study suggests that people with strong leg muscles are less likely to experience heart failure following a myocardial infarction, or heart attack. The finding sheds light on ...
Overweight Adults at Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds
Being overweight or obese can raise the risk of colorectal cancer, new research has found. Colorectal cancer forms in the colon or rectum. The study, published in the JAMA Network ...
14 Million Cases of Type 2 Diabetes Linked to These Common Foods: Here’s How to Prevent It
An estimated 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes were caused by a bad diet, according to a study that was published this week. One specific type of food was ...
Is Too Much Iron in the Brain Causing Alzheimer’s?
Iron accumulation in the brain is emerging as a key player in neurodegeneration that may lead to Alzheimer's disease. STORY AT-A-GLANCE An imbalance of iron (Fe) in the body can ...
Should You Stretch Before or After Exercise, or Both?
You're told stretch, stretch, stretch—but the bulk of scientific evidence doesn't actually support this theory. To the contrary, in fact: Most injury occurs as a result of one key factor, ...
Vaccine-Injured Survey: These 6 Methods Have a Greater Impact Than Medicine
React19, a nonprofit organization that is leading the effort to help COVID-19 vaccine-injured Americans across the country, has reported surprising results from an ongoing survey. “I would tell you that ...
Influenza Vaccine Fails to Stop Hospitalization and Death
Large Japanese study shows no benefit on hard outcomes
The Shocking Truth: Unwashed Towels Rival Toilets in Bacteria Count After Just 3 Days
Who would think the innocuous bathroom towel could pose a threat to one's health? An indispensable tool in our bathing routine, seemingly clean or lightly used bath towels coupled with ...
Antidepressant Prescriptions Soar for Pain Management Despite Little Evidence They Work: Study
Chronic pain poses a significant public health crisis, affecting about 50 million Americans, with 20 million unable to work due to its debilitating severity. To alleviate their suffering, millions are ...
Consumer Dilemma: Study Reveals Toxic PFAS Chemicals in ‘Compostable’ Fast Food Packaging
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used worldwide and widely added to food packaging due to their oil and water resistance properties. A recent ...
Health Experts on Twitter Overwhelmingly Exaggerated Risk of Kids Getting Monkeypox: Study
During last summer's monkeypox (mpox) outbreak, medical professionals on Twitter were four times more likely to exaggerate the risk of the viral disease spreading among children than share accurate information, ...