These blood thinner drugs may help lower death risk in diabetes
Scientists from National Taiwan University found in patients with heart rhythm problems and diabetes, the use of non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) was...
New antiviral drug combo could effectively treat COVID-19
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found a powerful combination of antivirals to treat COVID-19.
They found combining the drug brequniar with remdesivir or molnupiravir—both...
These 2 arthritis drugs may help prevent Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found two rheumatoid arthritis drugs show potential for lowering the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
The research is published...
Why people with type 2 diabetes may develop dementia
Scientists from Imperial College London found why people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop dementia.
The findings could help identify risk factors for dementia...
Marijuana can lead to long-term cognitive damage
Scientists from Université de Montréal found that cannabis use leads to acute cognitive impairments that may continue beyond the period of intoxication.
The research is...
COVID-19 can lead to kidney damage
Scientists from RWTH Uniklinik Aachen found the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infects the kidneys and contributes to tissue scarring.
The research is published in Cell Stem Cell...
Cancer survivors have higher risk of heart disease
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine found adult survivors of cancer have a higher risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) later in...
9 ways to protect your heart and brain from the summer heat
Your favorite summertime playlist probably has more songs about surfing than about potential health risks.
But with much of the nation having already sweated out...
Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers
It's an old line: "Everyone complains about the weather but no one is doing anything about it."
But if you're a person with bad allergies...
Heartbeat problems after surgery may increase heart failure risk
Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine found that people who develop an abnormal heart rhythm after surgery have an increased risk of heart failure.
The research...