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Some diets are said to help manage long COVID symptoms – here’s what the...

Most people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some people, symptoms can develop later, or persist for a long time after...

Depression linked to higher heart disease risks in young adults

In a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, scientists found young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop heart disease and...

Common sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds

In a study from the University of California San Francisco, scientists found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people who are white. But...

Common high blood pressure drugs may help reduce violence

In a study from the University of Oxford and elsewhere, scientists found reductions in violence in people using Beta adrenergic-blocking agents (β-blockers) compared with...

Three or more concussions linked to worse brain function in later life

Scientists found experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life.

Gut microbiome can help predict outcomes in patients with severe COVID-19

Gut microbiota and the metabolites they produce can predict the respiratory function and death in patients with severe COVID-19.

Scientists find new way to treat heart attacks, traumatic brain injury

In a study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found a new biomaterial, which can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue...

COVID death risk decreases 90% after booster shot, study finds

In a study from The University of Hong Kong, scientists found a booster (third) dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was linked to a 90%...

Yale study finds the key to Alzheimer’s risk

In a study from Yale University, scientists found the brain's 'wakeful rest' network may be key to Alzheimer's risk. If you have ever let your...

Only 7 health problems directly related to ‘long COVID’, study finds

In a study from the University of Missouri and elsewhere, scientists found people experiencing long-lasting effects from COVID-19—known as "long COVID" or post-COVID conditions—are...