Two vaccine doses after COVID-19 strongly boost antibody levels
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found antibodies in the airways quickly wane after SARS-CoV-2 infection, but vaccination results in a strong...
She had a stroke at 21; so did her co-worker
While in the hospital recovering from a stroke, 21-year-old Alex Leary was trying to make sense of what happened when she got a text...
Can drinking coffee lead to a healthier liver?
Anxiety, increased blood pressure, heartburn and ‘the jitters’ may come to mind when people think of consuming too much coffee.
But what happens to your...
Why everyone should have a heart age test
In a recent study, researchers found that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes.
They found 50 preventable...
Your eyes can show signs of ‘long COVID’
In a new study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, researchers found nerve fiber loss and an increase in key immune (dendritic) cells...
Living in a green, leafy neighborhood could cut your heart attack risk
In a recent study from the University of Miami, researchers found spending your golden years in a place with lots of trees and other...
A new way to protect your feet from diabetes
In a recent study, researchers develop innovative in-sole sensors that will alert diabetic patients during excessive or extended activities that could trigger foot ulcers.
The...
New cancer treatment may reawaken the immune system
Immunotherapy is a promising strategy to treat cancer by stimulating the body's own immune system to destroy tumor cells, but it only works for...
Doctors should ‘prescribe’ exercise for people with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
In a new report from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers suggest doctors should encourage otherwise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol...
These 3 things can increase risk of colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found the nuances of sex differences and lifestyle influences on colon cancer risk.
They found sedentary lifestyle, a high-fat diet,...