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Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes

For years, researchers have observed that people who live at high elevations, where oxygen is scarce, tend to develop diabetes…

2 weeks ago

Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their…

2 weeks ago

New fat-burning diabetes pill protects muscle and appetite

Lowering blood sugar and increasing fat burning without reducing appetite or muscle mass is emerging as a promising possibility in…

3 months ago

Scientists just found a sugar switch that protects your brain from Alzheimer’s

A new study from scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging has revealed a surprising player in the…

8 months ago

The cellular superhero that protects us against RNA viruses

Every second of every day, our body is under attack. The invading agents are viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxins -- living…

1 year ago