Longer sitting time linked to higher heart disease risk, new study finds
Scientists from Simon Fraser University and elsewhere found that people who sat for six to eight hours a day had a 12–13 percent increased...
This drug may increase risk of post-COVID dementia
Scientists from Northwell Health found that pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is linked to a higher risk for dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia)...
Keep cool to be heart-healthy in extreme heat
Record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the American Heart Association, a global force for...
Flexible treatment at home for opioid use disorder is effective
Canada is among the world's top consumers of opioids, whether they're medically prescribed or obtained illegally from illicit producers of very powerful substances such...
How diet and gut health affect colon cancer risk
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati found that colon cancer patients' diets and the bacteria in their gut are contributing factors.
The research was presented...
Female leadership led to fewer COVID-19 deaths
Scientists from the University of Queensland found that countries with female leaders recorded 40% fewer COVID-19 deaths than nations governed by men.
The research is...
Scientists find origins of the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea.
The disease...
Scientists find the cause of drug resistance in prostate cancer
Scientists from Moffitt Cancer Center found a mechanism that leads to drug resistance in prostate cancer.
The research is published in Science Translational Medicine and...
Scientists find how to reduce amputation risk in diabetes
Scientists from the University of Virginia found patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36% less...
Pfizer or Moderna booster only provide temporary protection against omicron
Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar found that a recent Pfizer or Moderna mRNA-vaccine booster provided good but temporary protection against infection by the SARS-CoV-2...