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This yogurt may prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotics

In a new study from the University of Maryland, researchers found eating yogurt containing a particular strain of a well-studied probiotic appears to protect...

People who get Moderna COVID-19 vaccine do not need a booster shot, study finds

In a new study from La Jolla Institute for Immunology, researchers help answer the question: how long does immunity against COVID-19 last in vaccinated...

Scientists find an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease in the liver

In a new study from Curtin University, researchers found amyloid protein made in the liver can cause neurodegeneration in the brain. Since the protein is...

After heart attack, mini-stroke and stroke, survivor has some advice

Andy Beal woke up at 4 a.m. and went to the bathroom as he'd done hundreds of times before. This time, though, the 44-year-old...

This study shows potential new drugs to treat COVID-19

In a recent study published in Biochemical Journal, researchers screened thousands of drug and chemical molecules and identified a range of new antivirals that...

This 5-minute exercise can reduce high blood pressure effectively

In a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers found that working out just five minutes daily via a...

Today’s prolonged stress may predict tomorrow’s heart problems

People whose stress hormones reach high levels are at greater risk for developing high blood pressure or having a heart attack or stroke down...

Colon cancer risk can extend to much more family members than thought

In a new study from the University at Buffalo and the University of Utah, researchers found having second- or third-degree relatives with colorectal cancer...

Vegetables and coffee may protect against COVID-19

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers found drinking coffee and eating lots of vegetables may offer some protection against COVID-19. They also found...

Lasting immunity and protection from new single-shot COVID-19 vaccine

In a new study from Mass Eye and Ear, researchers found that a novel, gene-based COVID-19 vaccine was highly effective at eliciting neutralizing antibody...