The true benefits vs. side effects of statins
Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol.
They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol isn't the only benefit...
Unboosted cancer patients have higher COVID-19 death risk
In a new study from Brown University, researchers found vaccinated (but not boosted) people with cancer who have breakthrough COVID-19 infections remain at high...
COVID-19: What you need to know right now
UConn Today sat down with Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UConn Health, to find out the latest information...
How to eat rice without guilt if you have type 2 diabetes
Having diabetes requires you to be vigilant about your diet and exercise habits.
You have to watch what you eat every day to ensure that...
Why these doctors vaccinated their 5-11-year-old children right away
When federal health officials authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 years old last November, eager parents across the country rushed to set...
Amazing benefits of beets for diabetes, blood pressure and nerves
The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant, usually known in North America as beets while the vegetable is referred to as...
9 unhealthy habits that damage your brain
You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do.
But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...
Getting a common cold may protect you from COVID-19 infection
In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found the first evidence of a protective role for T cells in COVID-19.
They found that...
This stuff in toothpaste can trigger gut inflammation
In a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, researchers found triclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys and thousands of...
Don’t use opioids for painful diabetic neuropathy, scientists warn
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found the most common prescription taken for painful nerve damage in diabetes is likely...