Widely used drugs may reduce ‘long COVID’ death risk by 50%
In a recent study from the University of Florida, researchers found that among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 who seemingly recovered, severe systemic inflammation during their hospitalization...
These common heart drugs may increase heart failure risk
In a recent study from the University of Vermont, scientists found that “stiff heart” heart failure accounts for about half of all cases.
In addition,...
Smoking, vaping linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19, death
Scientists from the University of Louisville found people who reported smoking or vaping prior to their hospitalization for COVID-19 were more likely to experience...
Eating more fruits and veggies could benefit your kidney health
Scientists from the University of Virginia found that adults with chronic kidney disease generally ate fewer fruits and vegetables than adults who did not have the...
Enjoy your nap, but be aware of the pros and cons
You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed.
Health-wise, is that...
COVID-19 likely first spread to humans from animals in a Wuhan market, study finds
Scientists from Scripps Research and elsewhere found the COVID-19-causing coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, likely first spread to humans from animals in two separate transmission events in...
Have trouble sleeping? You’re at higher risk of dying, especially if you have diabetes
Scientists from Northwestern Medicine found that having trouble falling or staying asleep may leave you feeling tired and frustrated.
It also could subtract years from...
Asthma medication not working? Try another
Scientists from Rutgers found that people who supplement rescue inhalers with a second asthma medication sometimes get little relief at first, but there's good...
Weight-loss surgery slashes cancer risk and death, study finds
Scientists from Gundersen Lutheran Health System found people with obesity were at least two times more likely to develop certain types of cancer and...
Your finger length could help predict severe COVID-19
In a recent study from Swansea University, scientists found the link between levels of sex hormones in the womb and in puberty and COVID...