Men and women may have different origins of diabetes
A new study from Concordia found origins of diabetes may be different in men and women.
The study is published in Obesity Reviews and was...
Vaccination can provide long-lasting immune response to prevent COVID-19
A new study from the University of Melbourne found that the body's T cells provide long-lasting memory against the virus following vaccination or infection...
Scientists find how to reduce pancreatic cancer spread by nearly 90%
A new study from Albert Einstein College of Medicine found a way to make pancreatic tumors visible to the immune systems of mice and...
A lower dose of this COVID-19 drug is effective, Yale study finds
Many countries around the world are experiencing shortages of tocilizumab, an immunosuppressive drug that has become the standard of care for treating severe cases...
Will we have another COVID-19 surge this spring?
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations remain low in Chicago and in other parts of the country, but cases are rising in parts of Europe and...
Sound waves could effectively break up kidney stones
A new study from the University of Washington found an innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible treatment...
Second opinion helped health-conscious nurse practitioner finally recover after heart event at 34
As a nurse practitioner who is passionate about helping patients make better lifestyle choices, Ashley Breaux admits she may be a bit more anxious...
Scientists find a new link between heart health and dementia
A new study from the University of Minnesota found a link between heart health and dementia.
Using echocardiography—visual ultrasound of the heart—the team was able...
Scientists find a key to activating ‘fountain of youth’ in brain
Many people dread experiencing the cognitive and mood declines that often accompany reaching an advanced age, including memory disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and...
As the BA.2 variant circulates, will you need a second COVID-19 booster?
As the BA.2 variant of the coronavirus gains traction around the world, you may be wondering whether you’ll need a second COVID-19 booster shot.
While...