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Two arthritis drugs may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found that two rheumatoid arthritis drugs show potential for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease. The research is...

The real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the University of Kentucky found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain types of fats. This...

Scientists find a universal antibody therapy to fight all COVID-19 variants

Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that potentially acts as a potent universal coronavirus therapy against COVID-19...

Cruciferous vegetables may help reverse kidney damage in diabetes

Scientists from AlMaarefa University found a compound that the pungent taste in some cruciferous vegetables may help reverse kidney problems linked to diabetes. It is...

Scientists set 80-80-80 target for American high blood pressure policy

Scientists from the University of Washington and elsewhere are proposing an 80-80-80 target as a national hypertension policy after analyzing and modeling the results...

This drug combo may treat COVID-19 effectively

In a recent study from UCL, researchers found new drug combinations with the potential to treat severe cases of COVID-19 infection at different stages...

Scarring lung disorders and post-COVID lung disease share origins

Scientists from the University of California San Diego found that post-COVID lung disease shares origins with other scarring lung disorders. The research was published in...

Rethink what you thought you knew about COVID-19 reinfection

Forget what you thought you knew about catching COVID-19 more than once. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, keeps evolving – and so has...

High blood pressure may double your risk of severe COVID, even after full vaccination

Scientists from Cedars-Sinai found that high blood pressure may double a person's risk for hospitalization from an Omicron-variant COVID-19 infection—even despite full vaccination including...

Fitness trackers could benefit your heart health, study finds

Scientists from the University of South Australia found fitness trackers, pedometers, and smart watches motivate us to exercise more and lose weight. They found wearable...