Grumbling guts? Understanding irritable bowel syndrome
Most of us feel some discomfort in our guts from time to time. It may be because we’re nervous about something, or perhaps we...
Find help for low vision
For people with low vision, everyday activities can be a challenge. People with low vision don’t see well even with standard glasses, contact lenses,...
COVID-19 can infect kidneys directly, study finds
Scientists from the University of Washington found that COVID-19 can directly invade human kidney cells—specifically the proximal tubules, which are major gatekeepers in the organs'...
A sports cardiologist’s guide to running
The weather's finally warming up, and you're eager to grab those dust-covered shoes out of the closet and hit the running path.
But hold on...
This study shows a new method to prevent heart attack, stroke
Scientists from the University of Virginia found a new way to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
They found it could be done by strengthening the...
People with blood types A and B may develop dangerous blood clots more easily
Scientists from the University of Groningen found that people with blood types A and B may have higher risks of developing dangerous blood clots...
These common drugs may cut death risk by 50% after ‘long COVID’
Scientists from the University of Florida found that among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 who seemingly recovered, severe systemic inflammation during their hospitalization is a risk factor...
Zinc may help prevent severe COVID-19, study finds
Scientists from Hospital del Mar found that administering zinc supplements to COVID-19 patients with low levels of this element may be a strategy to...
Your feelings plus tests could help detect Alzheimer’s early
Scientists found that subjective memory disorders in conjunction with conspicuous levels of beta-amyloid proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid are a strong indication of developing...
Using debit cards over cash cannot prevent COVID-19, study finds
Scientists from Brigham Young University found that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is almost immediately nonviable if deposited on a cash banknote.
The virus actually shows greater stability on plastic money cards, with...