How COVID-19 vaccination and previous infections also help fight against omicron
The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has caused another major wave of infection worldwide.
This is because even vaccinated individuals or those who had contracted a...
Better check your bowels: Screening for colon and rectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death nationwide. But it can usually be cured when caught early.
Screening tests like colonoscopy can save...
HIV and AIDS: Know the facts
It’s been more than 30 years since a disease now called AIDS was first recognized in the United States. Back then, it was considered...
This stroke drug shows promise in treat Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the University of Southern California found that a human stroke drug, fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration and soon entering Phase...
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...