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Face covering can strongly lower your risk of COVID-19

In a recent study published in BMJ Open, researchers found people who wore face coverings or masks outside of the home had much lower rates...

Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors—but how?

There's not much good that can be said about asthma, a breathing disease in which the airways become narrowed and inflamed. But In a new...

This eating plan can boost your heart health

What you choose to eat can affect your heart health. Eating well can be confusing with all the diet information out there. The DASH food...

These people need earlier COVID boosters

People with rheumatic diseases or inflammatory diseases of the intestine (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and skin (psoriasis) are often treated with medicinal substances that...

Faster heart rate means higher dementia risk

In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor...

Sudden kidney injury could strongly harm body and emotions

In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found acute kidney injury (AKI), or a sudden case of kidney failure or kidney...

How to prevent brain aging effectively

In a new study from the University of Padua, researchers found that work plays an active role in keeping our brains healthy. They found the...

Even low-level toxic metal exposure can harm your arteries

In a new study from Spain, researchers found exposure to low levels of toxic metals may raise the risk for developing clogged arteries. They found...

This diet linked to lower death in heart disease and cancer

In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers found that more sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a...

When a stroke limited college professor’s voice, he turned to writing

Bob Parker was waiting for a parking spot at his neighborhood coffee shop when he suddenly saw a flash. His foot slipped off the...