COVID-19 is most transmissible 2 days before and 3 days after symptoms appear
In a new study from Boston University, researchers found that people infected with the virus are most contagious two days before, and three days...
This study shows a common and unrecognized cause of high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that the hormone aldosterone is a common and unrecognized contributor to high...
Taking this depression drug too much can temporarily shut down the brain
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers have identified two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine.
Their...
Gum disease linked to heart disease, study confirms
In a new study from the Karolinska Institute, researchers found gum disease is linked to an increased risk of heart disease: the more severe...
It’s never too late to get active, study finds
In a new study from the University of Bern, Switzerland, researchers examined more than 30,000 heart patients and found that becoming active later in...
This drug may help protect against liver damage, obesity
In a recent study published in Cell Death and Differentiation, researchers found that a new drug targeting a key gene involved in lipid and glucose...
Star wrestler-turned-coach discovers serious heart problem at 24
Jade Ahankoob loved wrestling.
As a teenager, she devoted herself to the sport. Her diligence helped her win state championships in high school.
She became a...
High cholesterol levels in body can fuels cancer spread, study confirms
Chronically high cholesterol levels are known to be linked to increased risks of breast cancer and worse outcomes in most cancers, but the link...
What you need to know about the Delta variant
For more than 40 years, UCI infectious disease researcher Michael Buchmeier has studied coronaviruses, and he's one of the leading experts on SARS-CoV-2, the...
Drinking enough water could prevent heart failure
In a new study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, researchers found staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of...