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Alzheimer’s disease linked to a bigger structure in the brain

Scientists from Konkuk University found that the increased volume of an important structure in the brain called the choroid plexus is linked to greater...

U.S. officially surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths

The United States has officially surpassed one million reported COVID-19 deaths, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. It's a morbid milestone...

Scientists find drug treatment for eye disease cataracts

Scientists from Anglia Ruskin University found a revolutionary new treatment for cataracts that has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests. The finding gives hope...

For people with weak bones, exercise regularly can boost bone health and cut falls...

Scientists from Loughborough University suggest that people with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly. The researchers suggest that the patients should be...

This drug may protect you from severe COVID-19

Scientists from the William Osler Health Centre found for people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and a high risk for progression, sotrovimab could help reduce the...

Artery stiffness may predict your risk of type 2 diabetes better

Scientists from Beijing Tiantan Hospital found that arterial stiffness was a better predictor of future risk of Type 2 diabetes than blood pressure. They found...

Allergy, asthma may increase your risk of heart disease

Scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital found how allergic asthma and other associated allergies may be risk factors for heart disease and how medications...

More younger adults hospitalized for stroke, study finds

Scientists from the University of Kentucky found that stroke hospitalizations for younger adults – along with the cardiovascular risk factors associated with them –...

Omicron subvariants weaken vaccine and antibody treatment effectiveness

Scientists from Columbia University found only one currently authorized antibody treatment retains its activity against all Omicron subvariants. They also found that the effectiveness of...

Good sleep may improve symptoms in people with dementia

Scientists from the University of Surrey and elsewhere found that how well people with dementia sleep can affect their symptoms the following day. Moreover, their...