This sleep problem linked to vision loss in people with diabetes
In a recent study presented at the 123rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, researchers found that severe sleep apnea is a risk...
This number linked to death and longer ICU stay for COVID patients
In a new study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found in patients with COVID-19, a high body mass index (BMI) is associated with...
A new way to provide pain relief without side effects
In a new study from Lund University, researchers developed a completely new stimulation method, using ultra-thin microelectrodes, to combat severe pain.
This provides effective and...
This ‘hunger hormone’ can improve heart health and metabolism
In a new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Harvard, researchers found fasting levels of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin rebound after weight...
The differences and similarities between the flu and COVID-19
The viruses that cause the flu and COVID-19 are not the same, and the diseases are different, too. But they have a lot in...
Heartburn drugs may benefit people with gum disease
In a new study from the University at Buffalo, researchers found the use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease.
They...
What is long COVID?
In fall 2020, clinicians at Emory began treating a growing group of patients who had seemingly recovered from acute COVID-19 illness, but still suffered...
Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women
Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest...
Beetroot may protect against high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers found that eating a small amount of beetroot may help prevent high blood pressure...
This depression drug can help reduce death risk in COVID-19
In a recent study, researchers found an inexpensive oral antidepressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to...