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This study suggests most people may not need second COVID booster

Scientists from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center found that a fourth COVID vaccination or second booster shot may not be necessary for most people because...

Screening before age 50 can strongly cut colon cancer risk

Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital found that screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can strongly reduce the risk...

Reducing calories and eating at the right time of day may lead to longer...

Scientists from Howard Hughes Medical Institute found that the body's daily rhythms play a big part in this longevity effect. They found that eating only...

This study shows a big cause of death in COVID-19

Scientists from Yale University found the mechanisms behind a major cause of morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 patients. The research is published in Nature Reviews...

Alcohol abuse after age 40 can be a symptom of this dementia

Scientists from Mount Sinai found that people who start abusing alcohol later in life—after age 40—may be doing so secondary to an underlying neurologic...

Why vaccination could prevent severe COVID-19 illness

Scientists from Harvard University found that vaccines induce multiple immune system mechanisms to protect against severe COVID-19 illness. They found that while vaccine-induced neutralizing antibody...

Scientists find a promising treatment for dementia

Scientists from Monash University found a promising new treatment for patients with frontotemporal dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the under...

How to avoid anemia and boost your red blood cells

If you’re feeling constantly exhausted and sluggish, you might have a condition called anemia. Anemia is a common blood disorder that many people develop at...

Is there still a benefit to masking?

With California coronavirus cases rising—the state has recently been recording about 5,600 coronavirus cases a day—should you be masking up when people around you...

Smoking both traditional and e-cigarettes can hurt your heart health

Scientists from Boston University found that people who use traditional and e-cigarettes have the same cardiovascular disease risks as those who only smoke traditional...