Vaccinations and older adults: What you should know
When fall arrives, many of us know it’s time to get the annual flu, or influenza, shot.
It’s also a good time to consider what...
Eating peanut too much may increase risk of cancer spread
In a recent study from the University of Liverpool, scientists found that frequent consumption of peanuts by cancer patients could increase the risk of...
Popular high blood pressure drug may not treat you effectively
In a recent study from Columbia University, scientists found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure called ACE inhibitors is less effective...
Suicide risk almost 7 times higher after early diagnosis of dementia
In a study from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham, scientists found that suicide risk in the first three months...
Research shows a common cause of high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes
In a recent study from Uppsala University, scientists found that belly fat is a major contributing risk factor for developing diabetes and heart disease.
They...
mRNA boosters extend COVID-19 protection but wane over time
In a study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University, scientists confirmed that mRNA booster immunizations extend protection against moderate and severe COVID for four...
Common plant nutrient could strongly lower blood pressure
In a study from Dongguan Third People’s Hospital in China, scientists found that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure...
Cancer diagnosis linked to better outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found people with a cancer diagnosis have better outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease.
They showed...
At 21, her college graduation and a stroke happened on the same day
Marissa Fattore's graduation from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania took place on a warm spring day. For the occasion, Marissa had her nails done and...
What you eat plays a big role in chronic liver disease, liver cancer
In a recent study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found that a Western diet rich in calories, fat, and cholesterol, can...