This old Samoan medicine can lower inflammation like ibuprofen
In a new study from Samoa, New Zealand and the U.S., researchers found that the leaves of the Samoan tree, matalafi, are as good...
This supplement could reduce coughing, congestion, and sore throat
In a new study from Western Sydney University, researchers found a zinc supplement might help stave off the symptoms of respiratory tract infections, such...
Vaccines may not prevent severe COVID-19 in these people
In a new study from Regenstrief Institute, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccines are less effective at protecting against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in people who are...
‘Balance’ is the key for your heart-healthy diet
The latest word on heart-healthy eating is "balance." A new report encourages people to think of broad eating habits instead of narrowly focusing on...
This high blood pressure treatment is safe and much more effective
High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer but poor rates of blood pressure control remain common.
In a recent study published in The Lancet,...
For these people, eye problems could mean high depression risk
Midlife women are known to have the highest prevalence of depression compared with all other age groups, and women have higher depression rates than...
This single-dose COVID vaccine can give you long-lasting protection
In a recent study published in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers found that a novel, gene-based COVID-19 vaccine was highly effective at eliciting neutralizing...
Smoking can damage your blood pressure control
Smoking and high blood pressure are independent cardiovascular risk factors that frequently coexist within patients.
In a new study from the Dante Pazzanese Institute of...
Why some vaccinated people have more antibodies than others
In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus) stay more durable in people who...
Doctor’s ‘little heart attack’ turned scary – and inspired big changes
For about a year, Michael Feldman occasionally got a burning feeling in his chest. An antacid tablet usually resolved it, so he figured the...