About 1 in 100 heart disease deaths linked to extreme hot and cold weather
In a study from the University of Maryland and elsewhere, scientists found exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures increases a heart disease patient's...
Brain stimulation may benefit people with blinding eye disease
In a study from the University of Waterloo, scientists found brain stimulation improves reading in patients with macular degeneration.
Drug treatments only slow down the...
Tracking daily movement may help predict dementia
In a study from Johns Hopkins University, scientists found wearable movement-tracking devices may someday be useful in providing early warnings of cognitive decline among...
Reading for pleasure can boost memory in older people
Scientists found that reading may help preserve memory skills as people—and their brains—grow older.
Molnupiravir doesn’t reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations in high-risk vaccinated people
Molnupiravir did not reduce hospitalisations or deaths among higher risk, vaccinated adults with COVID-19 in the community.
Can eating potatoes increase your blood pressure?
In a recent study from Imperial College London, scientists found that cooking methods play an important role in the association between potato eating and...
Half of US adults say they had COVID-19, but only a fraction were officially...
In a study from Northeastern and elsewhere, scientists found half of U.S. adults report being sickened with COVID-19 at some point during the pandemic,...
How to monitor blood pressure at home correctly
Knowing your blood pressure is a basic part of good health. But monitoring it at home can get complicated.
“It sounds easy – you buy...
Smoking and vaping are bad for teeth and gums
In a study from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, scientists found using tobacco in any form—including the increasingly popular practice...
Scientists find why obesity can increase your cancer risk
Obesity is now a global epidemic, and it is increasing people's risk for cancer.
The National Cancer Institute lists more than a dozen cancers that...