Why it’s not too late to get your flu shot
Don’t worry if you’ve waited until all the Halloween candy has been gobbled up to get your annual flu shot.
Experts from Northeastern say the...
Over half get symptoms of major depression after COVID-19
In a study from Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists found that more than half of individuals with prior COVID-19 illness have met the criteria for...
One year of aerobic exercise may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60–80% of dementia cases, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
The group estimates more than...
High blood pressure linked to 22% greater risk of severe COVID
From early on in the pandemic it was apparent that older adults and those with underlying health problems were more likely to get very...
Common drug for inflammation may increase diabetes risk very fast
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatories for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency.
In a study from the...
Eating whole eggs may harm your heart health
A person’s intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was linked to a higher risk of death, while intake of egg whites or egg substitutes was linked to a lower death.
Cervical, breast, heart, bowel: here’s what women should be getting screened regularly
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many have felt anxious about going to the GP and other health facilities, believing these places have had a greater...
Severely stressful things worsen long COVID, study finds
Severely stressful things were some of the strongest predictors of whether a patient hospitalized for COVID-19 would experience symptoms of long COVID.
Women may have higher risk for long COVID
In a study from Northeastern and elsewhere, scientists found new information about the prevalence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, otherwise known as "long...
Some bacteria in mouth linked to high blood pressure
High blood pressure is typically defined by two measurements: systolic blood pressure (the upper number measuring pressure when the heart beats) of 130 mm...