Vision and hearing problems linked to serious cognitive decline in older people
Scientists from the University of Toronto found hearing impairment and vision impairment to be strongly associated with cognitive impairment in older people.
They found older adults with...
Unvaccinated people with heart disease 9 times more likely to die in COVID-19
Scientists from the Queen Mary University of London found that unvaccinated people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or major heart damage are up to...
COVID treatment molnupiravir: What you need to know
What is it? Molnupiravir, also known by the brand name Lagevrio, was developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.
It was heralded as a potential game-changer when...
Some blood types could cause severe COVID-19, study finds
Scientists from King’s College London found blood proteins that could cause or prevent severe COVID-19.
The research is published in PLOS Genetics and was conducted...
Mental illness strongly linked to high blood pressure, heart rate problem
Scientists from the University of South Australia found another reason why people should be paying more attention to mental health: it is closely aligned...
A sustainable diet leads to fewer blood clots in the brain
Scientists from Aarhus University found that the risk of bleeding or blood clots in the brain is lower if your diet is sustainable.
The research is published...
Facemasks may reduce severity of COVID-19
Scientists from McMaster University found that facemasks may reduce the severity of COVID-19 and pressure on health systems.
The finding showed the population-level consequences of...
Eating 100g of cranberries daily can boost your heart health
Scientists from King's College London found daily eating cranberries for one-month improved heart function in healthy men.
The research is published in Food & Function...
4th COVID vaccine shot may not protect these people from omicron
Scientists from the Sheba Medical Center found that the fourth dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines offers little benefit to younger and healthy adults.
They tested...
Stroke rehabilitation: What you need to know
After a stroke, you may need rehabilitation to help you recover.
Rehabilitation may include working with speech, physical, and occupational therapists.
Your care team may also...