COVID-19 infection could boost antibodies for 20 months, shows study
In a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers found if you've already had COVID-19, your natural antibodies may last as...
Heart disease in women is not like heart disease in men
Over the past 10 years, heart disease in women—especially young women—has been increasing. More women than men die of heart disease every year.
Yet identification...
This drug combo can reduce risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study from Pfizer, researchers found for patients with COVID-19, treatment with nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir results in a lower risk for progression...
Tests alone miss some people with covid-19
In a new study from Rutgers, researchers found testing alone is missing some people with the virus, especially those at high risk who need...
New ultrasound scan can diagnose most prostate cancer cases
In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found that a new type of ultrasound scan can diagnose most prostate cancer cases.
The ultrasound...
Mindfulness therapy could reduce opioid misuse and chronic pain at the same time
In a new study from the University of Utah, researchers found that an eight-week mindfulness therapy—Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE)—decreased opioid use and misuse while...
Early menopause women more likely to have dementia later in life, shows study
In a new study, researchers found that women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, are more likely to develop dementia later in...
Nerve damage may contribute to ‘long-COVID’ symptoms
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus continue to experience "long-COVID" symptoms persisting at least three months after recovery from...
FDA approves treatment for wider range of patients with heart failure
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults.
Jardiance...
Six vitamins to stop diabetes complications
You might hear your healthcare team talk about long-term health problems in diabetes: serious ones that build up over time called chronic complications.
These health problems...