Infectiousness peaks early in people with COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that no live virus (that can cause infection) was found in any type of sample collected beyond nine...
This common gut disease linked to early death risk
In a recent study at the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada, researchers compared the life expectancy of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...
10 expert COVID-19 tips to follow in 2021
While the world waves ta-ta to 2020 and looks forward to 2021, a lot of advice and information from doctors and researchers you’ve learned...
Too much of this stuff in your body may strongly reduce your lifespan
Uric acid is a by-product of the body’s metabolism and is linked to conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, kidney disease,...
Vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids cannot prevent blinding eye disease in older people
In a new study, researchers found that for healthy men and women, supplementation with vitamin D3 and marine omega-3 fatty acids have no impact...
Common gut inflammation linked to COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers found An enzyme that helps COVID-19 (coronavirus) infect the body also plays a role in inflammation and patient outcomes...
Not all people with this type of heart attack receive the same care
There are several different types of heart attacks, which occur when blood flow to the heart is blocked or reduced.
In a new study, researchers...
Scientists find blood vessel damage and inflammation in COVID-19 patients’ brains
In a new study, researchers found examined how COVID-19 affects a patient’s brain.
They found hallmarks of damage caused by thinning and leaky brain blood...
These eating habits are linked to chronic kidney disease
The link between dietary habits and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not fully known.
In a new study, researchers found that skipping breakfast and late...
This anti-inflammatory drug could reduce COVID-19 death risk
In a recent study, researchers examined the effects of the anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab on critically ill patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19.
Unlike steroids, which suppress the...