Scientists find a dietary supplement that may fix a broken heart
In a study from Osaka University, scientists found that one particular supplement called tricaprin may help fix a broken heart.
They found that a dietary...
Widely used high blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study by St. Michael’s Hospital found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of...
Scientists find new trigger of inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from UT Health San Antonio, scientists found that an inflammatory trigger during viral infections is increased in Alzheimer's disease and progressive...
How hand size affects your risk of severe COVID-19
Although it is generally seen as a mild disease in most patients, in some cases COVID progresses to acute illness, causing hospitalization.
A recent from...
‘Bad’ cholesterol levels increase by 20% post-Christmas
Levels of LDL cholesterol, the so-called "bad cholesterol" that blocks arteries, have been found to be 20% higher immediately after Christmas compared to the...
Stroke death rates are rising again after 40 years of decline
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found did an analysis of U.S. stroke deaths from 1975 to 2019 and found both a dramatic...
Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people
Even mild COVID-19 cases can have major and long-lasting effects on people’s health.
Gardening work may help lower cancer risk, boost mental health
In a study from CU Boulder, scientists found that gardening work may help lower cancer risk, and boost mental health.
They found that those who...
Vaccine and past COVID infection offer long-lasting protection from omicron BA.5
In a study from the University of Lisbon and elsewhere, scientists found vaccines and past COVID infection offer long-lasting protection from omicron BA.5.
A previous...
Keto diets may increase risks of heart disease, cancer
The term “ketogenic (keto) diet” generally refers to a diet that is very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fat.
This mix...