The differences and similarities between the flu and COVID-19
The viruses that cause the flu and COVID-19 are not the same, and the diseases are different, too. But they have a lot in...
Heartburn drugs may benefit people with gum disease
In a new study from the University at Buffalo, researchers found the use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease.
They...
What is long COVID?
In fall 2020, clinicians at Emory began treating a growing group of patients who had seemingly recovered from acute COVID-19 illness, but still suffered...
Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women
Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest...
Beetroot may protect against high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers found that eating a small amount of beetroot may help prevent high blood pressure...
This depression drug can help reduce death risk in COVID-19
In a recent study, researchers found an inexpensive oral antidepressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to...
This personality trait linked to higher dementia risk, study confirms
In a new study from the Florida State University, researchers found that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease are often visible early...
Night shift work may increase risks of these heart problems
In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found people who work night shifts are at increased risk of developing an...
Will flu season be bad this year?
"We did not see one flu case at Cedars-Sinai last year, which is unheard of.
That was because everyone was masking, socially distancing, being very...
This artery problem could mean severe COVID-19 risk
In a new study from Newcastle University, researchers found assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying...