15% of people with diabetes test their blood sugar too frequently
A recent study from the University of Michigan found that many people with diabetes test blood sugar more often than they need to.
They found...
Dual COVID and flu vaccination can reduce your infection risk
In a study from the University of North Florida and elsewhere, scientists found dual COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations are linked to reduced infection...
Scientists find how to predict long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists designed a mathematical model that can predict the course of vaccine-induced immunity against COVID-19 in different patient populations over the long term.
Scientists find a safer, more effective cancer therapy
Radiation that used to treat half of all cancer patients can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise 3D imaging.
Two different eye diseases may lead to common vision loss
In a study from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, scientists found two separate eye diseases that may contribute to...
Vitamin D supplement linked to lower skin cancer risk
In a study from the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, scientists found fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin...
Nearly 1 in 3 people with chronic pain turn to marijuana
About 50 million US adults have chronic pain, which is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care.
Chronic pain can happen for...
This type 2 diabetes treatment remains effective 2 years later
A recent study from Thomas Jefferson University found that a drug combo of diabetes drugs dapagliflozin and exenatide continues to stay effective, without loss...
This COVID-19 vaccine may prevent brain damage caused by infection
The pathology of the respiratory system is the main impact of COVID-19.
But many people also have neurological symptoms, such as loss of smell (anosmia),...
This blood pressure number strongly linked to neurotic personality
High blood pressure is not only a major risk for cardiovascular disease.
It is thought to be associated with psychological factors, such as anxiety, depression,...