If you are vaccinated, breakthrough COVID infection may offer extra protection
In a study from Duke-NUS Medical School, scientists found long-lasting immune cells that specifically recognize the SARS-CoV-2 virus were found in the noses of...
Best high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke
In a study from the University of Georgia, scientists found that aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good...
Diet high in vitamin K may help reduce heart disease risk
Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have a much lower risk of atherosclerosis-related heart...
How to predict who develops Lewy body dementia
In a study from Mayo Clinic, scientists found that a lack of shrinkage in the area of the brain called the hippocampus may be...
How physical activity can improve survival in colon cancer
In a study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, scientists found physical activity may be linked to improved outcomes for patients undergoing postoperative treatment for...
Depression in people caring for partners with dementia can start 10 years before dementia...
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found depressive symptoms and caregiving hours among older adults caring for partners with dementia can...
Scientists find how to detect high blood pressure in brain early
In a study from the University of Birmingham, scientists found patients who suffer from a form of raised brain pressure could have their condition...
COVID-19 infection linked to irregular heartbeat
In a Duke University Medical Center study, scientists found new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
AFib is a quivering...
A boost just in time for Fall: Updated COVID shots are now available
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Food Drug Administration announced the approval of a new and improved booster shot for COVID-19.
The new...
Why women with Alzheimer’s disease experience faster memory decline
Alzheimer's disease is the world's most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting the memory, thinking, and behavior of over 40 million people worldwide.
It accounts for 60...