As viral infections skyrocket, masks are still a tried-and-true way to help keep yourself...
Viruses that have been unusually scarce over the past three years are reappearing at remarkably high levels, sparking a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Why immunotherapies don’t work on hardest-to-treat breast cancers
Thanks to advances in cancer therapies, most forms of breast cancer are highly treatable, especially when caught early.
Fatty liver disease linked to COVID-19, study finds
Metabolic dysfunction associated with fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects one-in-four adults and nearly one-in-10 children worldwide. Globally, NAFLD is the most frequent kind of...
Weight gain/loss patterns may predict dementia risk
Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million...
Scientists find new cause of artery hardening and kidney disease
For the longest time, clinicians have treated cardiovascular disease by focusing on diabetes and blood pressure control, reducing cholesterol using medications like aspirin and...
Scientists find best blood sugar levels to prevent strokes, heart disease
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
A recent study from Seoul National University...
Poor gut health may drive multiple sclerosis, but better diet may reduce it
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists confirmed a link between microscopic organisms in the digestive tract—collectively known as the gut microbiome—and multiple sclerosis...
Many older adults experience a sudden, sharp rise in blood pressure
A recent study from Yale University found despite a nationwide effort to control blood pressure, the number of seniors hospitalized for a sudden, sharp...
Heart doctor tells why heart disease events spike in winter, symptoms to watch for,...
Whether it's because of the cold weather, holiday and family stress, lack of routine or all of the above, heart attack and stroke rates...
Common mental health drug may reduce COVID-19 symptoms
In a study from the University of Barcelona, scientists found that psychiatric medications can give some protection against COVID-19, with the common antidepressant fluvoxamine...