Hand size linked to risk of severe COVID-19, study finds
Although it is generally seen as a mild disease in most patients, in some cases COVID progresses to acute illness, causing hospitalization.
In a study...
Moderate to heavy alcohol drinking linked to higher stroke risk
The rate of stroke among young adults has been increasing over the last few decades, and stroke in young adults causes death and serious disability.
In a study from...
Morning blue light can improve sleep in people with PTSD
Sleep is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, and inadequate sleep over time can impact all aspects of life with serious implications for...
Research shows a big cause of inflammation that damages arteries
Heart disease, a term that refers to a vast number of complex conditions, is most frequently used to define atherosclerosis.
The condition is a leading...
Three grams of omega-3 a day may prevent high blood pressure
Two omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can be found in seafood such as salmon, tuna, sardines, trout, herring, and...
The five most addictive substances on Earth – and what they do to your...
What are the most addictive drugs?
This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask.
From the points of view of different researchers,...
Scientists find a root cause of chronic heart failure
While advances across populations have made survival after a heart attack possible for most, too many survivors suffer long-term complications like heart failure.
In a study...
Alzheimer’s or Lewy body dementia? A new method can help determine the type of...
Characteristics of patients' drawing processes can discriminate between patients with AD and DLB, offering a cheap, non-invasive, and quick screening tool.
This kidney problem is linked to higher risk of heart disease
Scientists found that a kidney disease called primary glomerular disease is associated with high heart disease risk.
Yes, adults can get RSV and it can be severe
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory illness.