Vaccination may lower stroke risk in people with flu-like illnesses
Scientists from Columbia University found that flu-like illnesses can increase the risk for stroke among adults, but being vaccinated might lower those odds, especially...
This antibody treatment could lower death risk in severe COVID-19
Scientists from Duke University found a monoclonal antibody treatment taken by patients hospitalized with COVID-19 did not improve recovery time but did reduce deaths.
The...
Comfortably numb – why some older people turn to cannabis for pain relief
When most people think of cannabis users, they probably think mainly of the younger generations.
But it’s actually the 45 to 64 age group who...
Common risk factors for heart inflammation you need to know
What raises the risk of heart inflammation?
Here are some common risk factors:
Age
Different age groups are at risk for different types of heart inflammation.
Although they...
Scientists find first evidence that opioid use disorder linked to chronic pain
Scientists have long noted a connection between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, however, brain mechanisms linking OUD and chronic pain are poorly...
Scientists find better treatment for brain cancer
Scientists from the University of Virginia found a "game-changer" in the treatment of a pair of deadly brain tumors, and the discovery could lead...
Magic mushroom microdosing could help improve mood, mental health
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that tiny amounts of psychedelics (‘magic’ mushrooms) can impact mental health.
The research is published in Scientific...
Common causes of heart inflammation you need to know
Heart inflammation is your body’s natural reaction to an infection or injury to the heart.
To protect your body, your white blood cells send chemicals...
Common diabetes drug could help lose weight no matter how old you are
Weight loss is often accompanied by loss of lean body mass, which can negatively impact physical functioning and/or resting energy expenditure.
Bodyweight loss and body...
Heart-healthy Chinese food may lower blood pressure
Scientists from Peking University found that eating a modified version of traditional Chinese food containing half the amount of sodium may strongly lower blood...