Many Americans take immune-weakening drugs that may reduce COVID vaccine effects
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that nearly 3% of insured U.S. adults under 65 take medications that weaken...
Risk of opioid overdose appears higher in older Americans
Even with COVID-19 dominating the news, the epidemic of opioid use remains a nationwide threat.
While public awareness and efforts to stop addiction and overdoses...
This method can treat pain, depression and anxiety effectively
With the growing prevalence of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other symptom-based conditions, doctors are increasingly considering how to augment the care they can...
This drug duo may treat kidney failure, study finds
In a new study from the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, researchers found that melatonin strongly reduces kidney failure in people being treated...
Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Jeff Vallance jump-started every day with a 4-mile run. It woke him up and kept him feeling fit. As an expert in chronic disease...
This high blood pressure drug may treat vascular dementia
In a new study from the University of Manchester, researchers found a drug already used to treat high blood pressure could be re-purposed as...
The difference between COVID-19 ‘third doses’ and ‘boosters’
As hospitalizations surge nationwide due to unvaccinated patients with COVID-19, vaccines are a crucial tool to prevent severe disease and overwhelmed hospital systems.
More than...
Scientists confirm link between inflammation and pancreatic cancer
In a new study from the University of Texas, researchers clarified the long-established connection between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development.
They found pancreatic cells display...
Heart condition made her feel ‘like a ticking time bomb’
Heather Lister was 28 when her cardiologist said, "If you're planning to have children, you shouldn't wait long."
The problem was her heart. Instead of...
COVID vaccines less effective for people with these two health issues
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that a lower-than-normal immune response to the messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19...