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Doing this thing is the key to survive a stroke

In a recent study published in Stroke, researchers emphasize how critical it is for survivors of first-time stroke to take medications on an ongoing basis,...

Exercise may help you overcome alcohol cravings

In a new study from Loughborough University, researchers found exercise can strongly reduce alcohol cravings. They examined 60 male and female participants in universities, aged 18...

How to treat and manage Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease and the urgent need for more effective treatments have been making headlines this year, with the FDA approving limited use of a...

This old Samoan medicine can lower inflammation like ibuprofen

In a new study from Samoa, New Zealand and the U.S., researchers found that the leaves of the Samoan tree, matalafi, are as good...

This supplement could reduce coughing, congestion, and sore throat

In a new study from Western Sydney University, researchers found a zinc supplement might help stave off the symptoms of respiratory tract infections, such...

Vaccines may not prevent severe COVID-19 in these people

In a new study from Regenstrief Institute, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccines are less effective at protecting against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in people who are...

‘Balance’ is the key for your heart-healthy diet

The latest word on heart-healthy eating is "balance." A new report encourages people to think of broad eating habits instead of narrowly focusing on...

This high blood pressure treatment is safe and much more effective

High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer but poor rates of blood pressure control remain common. In a recent study published in The Lancet,...

For these people, eye problems could mean high depression risk

Midlife women are known to have the highest prevalence of depression compared with all other age groups, and women have higher depression rates than...

This single-dose COVID vaccine can give you long-lasting protection

In a recent study published in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers found that a novel, gene-based COVID-19 vaccine was highly effective at eliciting neutralizing...