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Haven’t had COVID yet? It could be more than just luck

We all know a few of those lucky people who, somehow, have managed to avoid ever catching COVID. Perhaps you’re one of them. Is this...

Cranberries could improve memory, lower ‘bad’ cholesterol

Scientists from the University of East Anglia found that adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function and lower 'bad'...

COVID-19 may increase your risk of neuropathy

Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that some people infected during the COVID-19 pandemic’s early months experienced peripheral neuropathy—pain, tingling and numbness...

Blueberries can reduce heart disease risk in older women with high blood pressure

Scientists from Colorado State University found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women with high blood pressure. They found...

Scientists find an effective drug combo to treat liver cancer

Scientists from the University of Missouri found specific combination immunotherapy that shows promise in the fight against liver cancer. The research is published in The...

Natural antibodies can last 20 months after COVID-19 infection

Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles found in people who have already had COVID-19, the natural antibodies may last as long as...

When your back hurts: don’t let back pain knock you flat

Is your back hurting? You’re in good company. In any 3-month period, about 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. has at least one day...

Scientists find early warning signs who needs critical care for COVID-19

Scientists from the University of Vienna have developed and validated an algorithm that can help healthcare professionals identify who is most at risk of...

Fatty liver linked to skin disease psoriasis

Scientists from Chung Shan Medical University found a link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and psoriasis, especially for patients younger than 40 years. The...

More younger people die in COVID-19 during pandemic

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found the COVID mortality age patterns changed significantly during pandemic. The research is published in JAMA Network Open and...