‘I need to walk again’: Stroke survivor keeps promise to her husband, who died...
From her hospital bed, Beth Murphy demanded that a television be brought into her room. She needed to see the face of her husband.
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Eating an avocado once a week may reduce heart disease risk
Avocados contain dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat, which have been linked to cardiovascular health benefits. Previous research has shown they can help lower total...
Alcohol abuse may increase risk of severe COVID-19
Some people are known to be more vulnerable than others to severe COVID-19, including older adults (age 65+) and those with certain pre-existing health...
Full vaccination more effective in preventing spread of COVID-19 than boosters
A 4.2% increase in the number of people having full vaccination led to a 54% reduction in case rates across Europe—despite the detection of the highly infectious omicron.
Cannabis use linked to worse outcomes in common heart surgery
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found the use of cannabis may have a negative impact on outcomes for common bypass surgery.
Lung infections caused by soil fungi are common in US
Scientists found fungi in the soil cause a significant number of serious lung infections in 48 out of 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Why Alzheimer’s disease damages certain parts of the brain
Scientists found clues as to why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer's damage.
This plant compound may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
A cup of ruby red hibiscus tea not only warms the body in winter but is also known to boost the immune system, control...
New therapy for type 2 diabetes remains effective 2 years later
In a recent study from Thomas Jefferson University, scientists found that a drug combo of diabetes drugs dapagliflozin and exenatide continues to stay effective,...
Many older people get shingles after COVID-19 infection
Shingles are also called herpes zoster. It is a disease caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. It causes a painful blistering rash.
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