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This stuff in plants can strongly reduce blood pressure

In a recent study from Southern Medical University, researchers found that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in people...

Long COVID-related fatigue linked to anxiety and depression

Scientists from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya found that fatigue in long COVID patients is related to anxiety, depression and apathy. The research is published...

Scientists find new evidence how Alzheimer’s attacks the brain

Scientists from Rutgers University found more clear-cut evidence of how the destructive proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease attack human brain cells and destroy surrounding...

Vaccines have up to 90% efficacy against severe COVID-19 for up to six months

Scientists from Penn State found that protection against symptomatic COVID-19 begins to decrease after one month from initial vaccination, while immunity against severe COVID-19...

Weight cycling may increase your diabetes risk

Scientists from Vanderbilt University found weight cycling may increase diabetes risk. The research is published in Nature Communications and was conducted by Alyssa Hasty et...

This anti-inflammatory compound may treat severe COVID-19

Scientists from the University of Texas Health Houston found an anti-inflammatory compound may have the potential to treat systemic inflammation and brain injury in...

These supplements may increase death risk in people with heart valve disease

Aortic stenosis occurs when the aortic valve, the main outflow valve of the heart, stiffens and narrows. This means it can no longer open fully,...

Are there health benefits from chocolate?

Every year, Americans spend $22 billion on chocolate, and it's a safe bet that Valentine's Day accounts for a decent percentage of that total. While...

This drug for addiction may help treat alcohol-related liver disease

In a recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists found that receiving medications that reduce alcohol consumption may lower the risk of ALD in people with alcohol...

Estrogen hormone may help prevent severe COVID-19 in women

In a recent study from the University of Helsinki, scientists found an older woman’s estrogen levels may be linked to her chances of dying...