Moderate alcohol drinking linked to cognitive decline, brain changes
Scientists from the University of Oxford found that drinking seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in...
This test can detect COVID-19 infection and severity very fast
In a recent study from George Washington University, scientists developed a blood test that quickly detects if someone has COVID-19 and predicts how severely...
These people 5 times more likely to get COVID-19
In a recent study from Clalit Health Services, scientists found after people have recovered from COVID-19, getting at least one dose of a vaccine...
Marijuana may strongly increase death risk in high blood pressure
In a recent study from Georgia State University, researchers found that marijuana use is linked to a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Improving blood vessel health in the brain may help treat Alzheimer’s
In patients with Alzheimer's disease, amyloid-beta protein fragments accumulate in the tissue and blood vessels of the brain, likely due to a faulty clearance...
Almonds and dark chocolate can lower bad cholesterol
Scientists from Penn State University found eating nearly one-third a cup of almonds a day—either alone or combined with almost one-quarter cup of dark...
Drinking electrolytes may help reduce muscle pain in exercise
In a recent study from Edith Cowan University, researchers found that drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
They found that...
New guidelines help doctors diagnose chest pain – but only if you act
Chest pain is about more than pain in the chest.
But when it comes on suddenly, experts behind new guidelines on evaluating and diagnosing it...
Stroke is linked to depression before it occurs
Scientists from the University of Münster found while depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have...
Brain inflammation may link Alzheimer’s risk, sleep loss
Scientists from the University of California Irvine found that brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance, which may aid early detection...