Why people with long COVID have “brain fog”
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID-19, lasting...
Turmeric compound and vitamin D may control blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
A recent study conducted by scientists from Urmia University of Medical Sciences found that turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation may improve blood pressure...
This type of vaccine can provide better protection against COVID
In a study from UNSW's Kirby institute and elsewhere, scientists found newer variant-specific bivalent vaccines offer on average 1.6 times better immunity against COVID-19...
Research finds the cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer, and currently, there are no effective therapies to treat it.
Only...
Newest diabetes drug could lower risks of kidney and lung diseases
In a study from the University of Hong Kong, scientists found that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), the newest drug for lowering blood sugar...
AI may help detect Alzheimer’s disease more effectively
In a study from Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists recently developed an accurate method for detection that relies on routinely collected clinical brain images.
The advance...
Open-heart surgery was the turning point for this nurse-turned-actress
As an aspiring nurse working in an emergency room, Stacy Beckly decided to get some advice about pain she was having on the left...
Can a wearable device make an impact on your heart health?
Mobile apps and wearable trackers claim to help detect heart problems and help manage — or even prevent — a heart condition. But do they...
Obesity puts people at higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure
Obesity continues to become more common worldwide, despite the health risks and increased mortality posed by the diseases and conditions that accompany it (comorbidities).
Obesity...
Eyes can show signs of ADHD, autism, study finds
Scientists from Flinders University and elsewhere recently found that the eyes may be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as both attention deficit hyperactivity...