COVID-19 misinformation linked to vaccination hesitancy, refusal
Scientists from Indiana University found that misinformation posted online about the COVID-19 vaccine was associated with hesitancy toward inoculation and lower vaccination rates in...
4 big false opinions about Alzheimer’s disease
There are no treatments available for people with Alzheimer’s disease
There has been significant progress toward developing better treatments for people with Alzheimer’s.
Several medications are...
How many ways to take insulin for treating diabetes
The way you take insulin may depend on your lifestyle, insurance plan, and preferences.
You may decide that needles are not for you and prefer...
Sitting Tai Chi may help stroke survivors recover, study finds
Scientists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that a tailored sitting tai chi program could benefit stroke survivors.
The research is published in...
Unvaccinated people can increase COVID-19 risk for vaccinated people
Scientists from the University of Toronto found that unvaccinated people threaten the safety of the vaccinated even when SARS-CoV-2 vaccination rates are high.
The research...
4 big myths about Alzheimer’s disease you need to know
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and millions of Americans are affected by the disease.
It’s important to distinguish...
Palm oil promotes spread of some cancers
In a recent study from IRB Barcelona, researchers found that one fatty acid commonly found in palm oil, called palmitic acid, promotes metastasis in...
These supplements linked to earlier death in older people with heart valve disease
Scientists from Cleveland Clinic found that calcium supplements, frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, are linked...
People hospitalized with omicron face similar risks to those with delta
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found that patients hospitalized with the omicron or delta variants of COVID-19 required similar levels of respiratory support and intensive...
No evidence showing ivermectin effectively against COVID-19, study finds
In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers found even though clinical trials haven’t shown oral ivermectin works against COVID-19, doctors continue to prescribe ivermectin.
They...