1 in 3 older Americans may be prescribed drugs inappropriately
In a recent study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found the prescription of potentially inappropriate medications to older Americans is linked to increased...
Scientists find a new way to repair damage after a heart attack
Scientists from the University of Manchester developed a new gel that can help to repair heart damage caused by a heart attack.
The research was...
Is monkeypox the next pandemic?
As more monkeypox infections are identified throughout the U.S. and the world, the public is more curious about the disease, especially because we are...
How having had COVID-19 may harm your cognitive abilities
Scientists from the University of Waterloo found that people who contract COVID‐19 often experience memory, attention, and concentration problems, even after recovering from the...
Dietary fiber may help prevent skin allergies
Scientists from Monash University found that microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease.
The finding could potentially lead...
Smoking could increase the fracture risk in men
It's no secret that puffing cigarettes is the culprit behind a whole host of ailments, including respiratory diseases and cancers of the lungs and...
Mild cognitive impairment: What you need to know
We've all walked into a room, only to have forgotten exactly why we are there. Or maybe our ability to recall names of long-lost...
Air pollution exposure linked to greater risk of severe COVID-19
Scientists from Germany found that long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a greater risk of severe COVID-19.
They found that people living in...
COVID-19 strongly linked to worse mental problems
Scientists from the University of Otago found a concerning link between ongoing COVID‑19 disruption and worsening mental health for those most at risk.
The research...
Scientists create new test for people at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have found a new way to detect if people are carrying genetic mutations that cause sudden...