Blood thinners may prevent cognitive decline in these older people
In a new study from the University of Sao Paulo, researchers found the blood thinner dabigatran produced similar results to warfarin for the prevention of cognitive...
All adults should get additional COVID-19 vaccine, especially in light of Omicron variant
As the Omicron variant spreads, COVID-19 vaccination is more important than ever.
Recently, the CDC extended recommendations for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines to...
Gum disease increases risks of mental problems and heart conditions
In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers found an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions...
Meditation may boost your immune system
In a new study from the University of Florida, researchers found meditation done at an intense level may bring a strong boost to the...
Changes in heart shape can predict future sudden cardiac arrest
In a new study from King's College London, researchers developed a new way to detect early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest, by analyzing...
Why mRNA vaccines can fight severe COVID-19 effectively
The first two vaccines created with mRNA vaccine technology—the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines—are arguably two of the most effective COVID vaccines developed to...
How to navigate the holidays if you’re immunocompromised
We hoped the holidays might look different this year.
But with Michigan and many other states struggling to manage COVID-19 surges and the arrival of...
Scientists find new treatment options for liver disease
In a new study from Hudson Institute, researchers found a cell therapy could reduce the inflammatory response in liver disease.
Inflammation underpins hundreds of health conditions,...
How inflammation can promote heart disease
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found high cholesterol and inflammation are key drivers of heart disease, and an inflamed buildup...
Immune memory less durable after severe COVID-19
In a new study from The University of Texas, researchers found infection-fighting B cells retain better memory of the coronavirus spike protein in patients...