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Inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease development, study finds

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that is characterized by the buildup of clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brain. Exactly what causes these clumps,...

COVID-19 vaccines are 66% effective fighting against Delta variant, study finds

In a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found the effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines against...

This study shows the key to treating high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found that a small piece of genetic material could hold the key to diagnosing and treating high blood pressure...

Delta variant doubles risk of COVID-19 hospitalization compared to alpha variant

In a new study from the National Infection Service, researchers found people infected with the COVID-19 delta variant have double the risk of hospitalization...

A healthy diet including whole fruits may reduce your diabetes risk

In a new study from Edith Cowan University, researchers found people who consume two servings of fruit per day have 36 percent lower odds...

COVID-19 vaccine protection fades within 6 months, study finds

In a new study from King's College London and elsewhere, researchers found the protection from two doses of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines fades...

For many, long COVID looks a lot like chronic fatigue

In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found similarities between certain lingering symptoms following COVID-19 illness—a condition called "long COVID"—and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic...

These 4 supplements may help prevent heart disease, stroke

Recent studies have shown that several common dietary supplements may help protect against heart disease and stroke. Omega-3 fish oil Omega-3s are a family of essential...

Common bacteria in mouth may cause spread of colon cancer

A diverse array of bacteria live in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome. In a recent study...

This common cholesterol-lowering drug may help you live longer

In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers found the role statins may play for older adults who have not yet experienced a heart...