Mental illness linked to higher death risk in heart disease
Scientists from the the University of Birmingham found that compared to the general population, people with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, have a higher...
Making healthy choices could reduce Alzheimer’s risk
No effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease exists, even though more than 5 million Americans have it.
But what if there was a way to reduce...
New York City parents reluctant to vaccinate young children for COVID-19
Scientists from CUNY found that almost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19.
The research is published...
‘Bad’ blood cholesterol: What you need to know
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts.
Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to...
How doctors detect spread of colon cancer
Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.
After colon cancer has been diagnosed, tests are...
Gut feelings about gastritis: When your stomach’s sick
Your stomach lining has an important job. It makes acid and enzymes that help break down food so you can extract the nutrients you need.
The lining...
Your smartwatch can track your response to COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists from Scripps Research found how data from wearable sensors, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, can track a person's physiological response to the...
Pneumonia from COVID-19 can increase dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Missouri found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with other...
Causes and risk factors of ‘bad’ blood cholesterol
An unhealthy lifestyle is the most common cause of high “bad” LDL cholesterol or low “good” HDL cholesterol.
However, gene that you inherit from your...
1 in 3 COVID-19 patients develop ‘Long COVID’, study shows
Scientists from UCLA found that 30% of people treated for COVID-19 developed Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), most commonly known as "Long COVID."
In...