Delta-like variant can worsen COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard study finds
In a new study from Harvard, researchers found a SARS-CoV-2 variant with traits similar to that of the Delta variant—enhanced transmissibility and an ability...
Irregular heartbeat still shortens life even with drop in deaths
In a new study from Boston University, researchers found deaths related to atrial fibrillation have declined over the last 45 years.
But the increasingly common...
This antiviral drug can block Delta variant, study finds
In a new study from the University of Nottingham, researchers found a plant-based antiviral treatment for Covid-19, is just as effective at treating all...
This daily habit may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers found that new insight into the workings of the hormone irisin shows it has the ability...
High blood pressure in middle age may cause this dementia later
In a new study published in PNAS, researchers found high blood pressure that leads to vascular dementia in older adults begins to impact the brain...
This diet may strongly reduce chronic migraine headaches
In a new study from Stony Brook University, researchers found it may be worth adopting a plant-based diet, rich in dark green leafy vegetables,...
Flu may strongly hurt your heart, study finds
The link between influenza and serious heart conditions just grew stronger.
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers examined more than...
Vaccines are less effective against some COVID-19 variants, study shows
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found vaccines are less effective against some COVID-19 variants and boosting may be required...
Quitting smoking sooner could save your life
Smoking is hazardous to your health. That’s a no-brainer. But a new study led by the American Cancer Society suggests that kicking the habit at a...
Your blood sugar history can predict your risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes who contract COVID-19 are nearly 50% more likely to...