The best, worst and unproven tools to care for your teeth
Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of...
This stuff in the brain can predict memory decline in Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers compared how well different Alzheimer's biomarkers predict the progression of the disease and its effect on...
New drug combo can effectively treat COVID-19 infection
Countries with greater resources are opening up for a more normal life. But COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus are still a big threat in...
Bigger waistlines increase the risk of liver damage in type 2 diabetes
In a new study from Lariboisiere Hospital in France, researchers found a link between larger waistlines and the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
She put off heart symptoms until it was almost too late
When she's not biking, hiking or swimming, Bev Pohlit can probably be found tending to the vegetables growing in her quarter-acre backyard in Sinking...
Blood pressure-lowering drugs could benefit healthy people, study finds
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers found blood pressure-lowering medication can prevent serious health conditions such as strokes, heart failure and...
Aspirin is effective for preventing recurrent heart attacks and strokes
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that low- or regular-strength aspirin is equally safe and effective for preventing...
More than one third of COVID-19 patients suffer from ‘long-COVID’
In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found 37% of people had at least one long-COVID symptom diagnosed in the 3–6...
Scientists give new suggestions for treating high blood pressure
In a recent study published in Circulation, researchers found no evidence that diastolic blood pressure—the bottom reading on a blood pressure test—can be harmful...
What are ideal blood sugar levels for preventing repeat strokes, heart attacks?
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
In a new study from Seoul National...