Scientists find the cause of US delta variant surge
When the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 hit the United States in summer 2021, it led to a larger-than-expected surge in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
Scientists...
Common diabetes drugs not linked to bone fractures, study finds
Scientists from London Health Sciences Centre found that common diabetes drugs are not linked to bone fractures.
The research is published in the Journal of...
Vaccination could reduce the risk of ‘long COVID’
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that vaccinated people who experience a breakthrough case of COVID-19 are at risk for developing long-haul...
This new therapy could help men with prostate cancer live longer
Scientists from Cedars-Sinai Cancer found that a combination of androgen deprivation therapy—a commonly used hormone injection—plus pelvic lymph node radiation, kept nearly 90% of...
More intensive blood pressure treatment may prevent strokes in older people
Scientists from California Northstate University found that more intensive high blood pressure treatment may be helpful for preventing or delaying strokes in older people.
The...
Oat and rye brans may lower liver inflammation, weight gain
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found that the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supports gut health, which in...
This new vaccine can destroy several types of cancers, study finds
Scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and elsewhere have developed a new type of vaccine that helps the immune system destroy cancerous tumors by overcoming...
This stuff in your gut can reduce effectiveness of high blood pressure drugs
Scientists from The University of Toledo found gut bacteria can reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure drugs.
The research is published in the journal Hypertension...
These pre-existing health conditions double or triple your COVID-19 death risk
Scientists from Penn State found that certain pre-existing conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19.
They confirmed that heart disease, high blood pressure,...
Sensory loss happens in nearly 100% of active COVID infections
Scientists from Ohio State University found that the loss of smell and taste with a COVID-19 infection during the delta surge was a prevalent...