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Which masks protect against omicron?

As we begin to learn more about the omicron variant, there are concerns regarding the best ways to stay safe against this new threat. Peter...

Common heartburn drugs may help control blood sugar in diabetes

Scientists from the University of Maryland found antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes. An antacid is a drug which neutralizes stomach acidity...

COVID vaccination or prior infection can protect most people from Omicron

Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital found that T cell responses are still robust against the omicron variant in most people with COVID infection or...

Scientists find an important cause of COVID-19 deaths in older people

Your immune system's ability to combat COVID-19, like any infection, largely depends on its ability to replicate the immune cells effective at destroying the...

Why heart disease can strongly increase your Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists from the University of Sheffield found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can...

Why some people have no symptoms, while other get severe COVID-19 and die

Scientists from from Augusta University found the cause of the tremendous range of responses to infection with the COVID-19 virus—from symptom-free to critically ill. They...

Scientists find a new way to reverse vision loss in older people

Stanford scientists found a thin, pixelated chip and specially designed glasses could help restore limited vision in the center of the visual field of...

Vascular dementia: Cause and symptoms people need to know

Vascular dementia is caused by different conditions that interrupt the flow of blood and oxygen supply to the brain and damage blood vessels in...

Dental care could benefit people with diabetes or heart disease

Scientists from Mayo Clinic found that dental care could the risk of hospitalization in people with diabetes or heart disease. The research is published in...

Brown fat could help prevent pre-diabetes, study finds

Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that brown fat in the body could protect against pre-diabetes. They found that higher levels of active...