Apple Watch can monitor frailty in people with heart disease
Scientists from Stanford University found that the Apple Watch in association with an iPhone can be used to monitor frailty in people with heart...
Frailties of old age just hit some people earlier than others
Scientists from Duke University found people grow old at different rates, regardless of what the calendar says.
And for those whose bodies age more quickly,...
This antiviral drug could stop COVID-19 by day 3 of treatment
In a recent study, researchers found that people taking the new anti-COVID drug molnupiravir eliminated SARS-CoV-2 virus by day three of starting therapy, while...
Very high doses of CBD in cannabis don’t affect driving, study finds
Scientists from the University of Sydney found that 1500 mg, the highest daily medicinal dose of cannabidiol (CBD), has no impact on people's driving...
Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes linked to doubled or tripled COVID death risk
In a recent study from Penn State, researchers found that certain pre-existing conditions may double or triple the mortality risk for COVID-19.
They confirmed that...
If you have mild COVID-19, you should use antiviral drugs
In a recent study from WHO, researchers suggest that Pfizer’s oral antiviral drug (a combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets) is strongly recommended for...
Exercises lead to larger brain size and lowered dementia risk
Scientists from UCLA found an association between low physical activity and a higher risk for dementia in older people.
This suggests that regular physical activity...
An effective way to treat resistant high blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Campinas found that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could be an option to help control resistant high blood pressure.
The...
The promise of meditation for the heart and mind
Meditation, as a religious practice or mystic experience, may be as old as humanity.
Evidence of its use dates back as far as 7,000 years,...
Risk factors for dementia may vary with age, study shows
Scientists from the National University of Ireland Galway found that vascular risk factors linked to the risk of developing dementia may vary with age.
They...