New therapy for type 2 diabetes remains effective 2 years later
In a recent study from Thomas Jefferson University, scientists found that a drug combo of diabetes drugs dapagliflozin and exenatide continues to stay effective,...
Many older people get shingles after COVID-19 infection
Shingles are also called herpes zoster. It is a disease caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. It causes a painful blistering rash.
A...
Half of U.S. adults should check blood pressure at home
A recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that people with borderline high blood pressure should confirm the readings by measuring...
Fatty liver disease may increase risk of heart failure
Nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. has a condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD.
Scientists already knew NAFLD can lead...
COVID-19 treatments are effective, new evidence shows
In two new studies, scientists provide up-to-date evidence on the effectiveness of both currently licensed and possible COVID-19 treatments under everyday conditions.
This may help...
Flu shot reduces death risk in people with heart failure
Scientists found that flu shots can save the lives of people with heart disease by reducing heart complications as well as preventing flu.
Alzheimer’s disease: mounting evidence that herpes virus is a cause
The virus implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), is better known for causing cold sores.
A bad childhood may increase risks of heart and blood vessel diseases
Children who experience adversity are at increased risk of developing diseases of the heart or blood vessels in early adulthood.
Morning exercise may reduce high blood pressure in older people
Scientists found that in sedentary overweight older people, morning exercise reduces systolic blood pressure.
DASH diet for high blood pressure can protect kidney health
A recent study from Johns Hopkins found people who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables...