Current COVID-19 vaccines cannot effectively prevent omicron infection, study confirms
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found more evidence that the omicron variant can evade the immune protection conferred by vaccines and...
Benefits of a low-calorie diet for type 2 diabetes
A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or...
13 things your doctor can check to preserve your brain health
In a new statement from AHA, researchers found primary care clinics can play an important role in preserving patients’ brain health using the American Heart...
What to eat if you have a heart rhythm problem
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart.
A-fib increases the risk of...
Older people have billions of potentially cancer-causing cells
In a new study from the U.S. National Cancer Institute, researchers found that cancer-free people older than 60 have at least 100 billion cells...
Sleep hormone melatonin can worsen asthma
Asthma sufferers generally find their condition gets worse at night. Now, a research group may understand why.
In a new study from Tohoku University, researchers...
Scientists find a new drug that could prevent COVID-19
In a new study from the University of Arizona, researchers found that a combination of bacterial extracts used in Europe to treat respiratory infections...
This eye problem may signal higher risk of stroke, dementia and early death
In a study from Mayo Clinic, researchers found pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an...
Omicron hospitalization risk is only a third of that from Delta
In a new study from the U.K. Health Security Agency, researchers found people infected with omicron are less likely to be hospitalized compared to...
Common drugs for arthritis, blood clots may help treat COVID-19
In a study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, researchers from the University of Birmingham found a drug that may offer benefit to some patients...