Daily avocado diet may reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol, study finds
Scientists from Penn State found that a diet containing a moderate amount of fat and one avocado may help lower “bad” cholesterol. This, in...
COVID-19 vaccination and cancer: What you need to know
If I have cancer now or had it in the past, should I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and...
5 types of pancreatic cancer treatments
There are different types of treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Different types of treatment are available for patients with pancreatic cancer. Some treatments are...
COVID vaccination could provide long-term protection against severe disease, death
In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found vaccination offers long-lasting protection from the worst outcomes of COVID-19.
The study...
Diabetes risk and diets: What you need to know
Scientists have found that dieting methods can strongly influence diabetes risk.
In a recent study from McMaster University, researchers found that eating at least two...
Gripped by gout: how to avoid the ache and agony
Sudden, painful swelling at the base of the big toe is often the first warning sign of gout. It can affect other joints as...
COVID-19 household transmission is high, and children play a big role
Scientists from the University of Ottawa found that SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) spreads extensively in households, with children being a significant source of that spread.
Approximately 50%...
People with diabetes can eat these breads without blood sugar rise
Choosing a carbohydrate is confusing, and there are many differing views on how much and how often you can eat them – or whether to...
COVID-19 therapy combo can work better to fight infections
Scientists from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin found that COVID-19 therapies are better in combination than alone.
They tested the mechanisms of action of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs.
They...
This sleep problem linked to recurrent heart attack, stroke
Scientists from the University of Oslo found that nearly half of heart disease patients have insomnia.
The findings suggest that heart patients should be assessed for insomnia...