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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Half of U.S. adults should check blood pressure at home
A recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that people with borderline high blood pressure should confirm the readings by measuring...
Fatty liver disease may increase risk of heart failure
Nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. has a condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD.
Scientists already knew NAFLD can lead...
COVID-19 treatments are effective, new evidence shows
In two new studies, scientists provide up-to-date evidence on the effectiveness of both currently licensed and possible COVID-19 treatments under everyday conditions.
This may help...
Flu shot reduces death risk in people with heart failure
Scientists found that flu shots can save the lives of people with heart disease by reducing heart complications as well as preventing flu.
Alzheimer’s disease: mounting evidence that herpes virus is a cause
The virus implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), is better known for causing cold sores.