People with COPD have 61% higher death risk after major surgery
In a study from St. Michael's Hospital and elsewhere, scientists found people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who undergo major surgery are more...
For COVID-19, do supplements help?
The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a flood of clinical trials on dietary supplements, as researchers race to evaluate nutritional products that may help to...
Phone calls from nurse may improve survival for heart failure patients
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found phone calls from a nurse may improve survival for patients treated for heart failure.
Orienteering may help prevent cognitive decline, dementia
In a study from McMaster University, scientists found the sport of orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could help fight cognitive...
How COVID-19 can damage your heart
A recent study from the University of Queensland has discovered how COVID-19 damages the heart, opening the door to future treatments.
In this study, scientists...
Vitamin D benefits may depend on body weight, study finds
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found new evidence that vitamin D may be metabolized differently in people with an elevated...
Major Alzheimer’s risk factors harm men more than women
In a study from the University of Alberta, scientists found that important risk factors in Alzheimer's disease affect men and women very differently.
They used...
Hybrid immunity can prevent COVID-19 most effectively
In a study from the University of Calgary, scientists found hybrid immunity is the best protection against COVID-19.
They found people with hybrid immunity are...
At annual ‘Thriller’ event, zombie went into cardiac arrest
A week before Halloween 2021 and five days before her 68th birthday, Sarah Katzenmaier slipped into a royal blue bridesmaid dress and carefully applied...
A better way to treat inflammation
Medications that reduce inflammation caused by a variety of diseases including rheumatic arthritis may also compromise a person’s immune system.
But a recent study from...