Some people physically less likely to get COVID-19, study finds
Scientists from AncestryDNA found three newly-defined phenotypes (observable characteristics or traits for an individual) that capture genetic associations which may provide protection against COVID-19.
The...
Obesity strongly increases heart failure risk in these women
Scientists from the University of California Davis found that obesity strongly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause—at age 55 or...
How to manage asthma: Learn to breathe easier
Most people have little trouble climbing a flight of stairs or taking a brisk walk, but these simple activities can be tough for someone...
Kidney disease and COVID-19: What you need to know
People with kidney disease and other severe chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for more severe illnesses.
People on dialysis can have weaker immune...
What’s the connection between alcohol and liver transplantation
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use has been on the rise ― and so has alcohol-associated liver disease.
Between March 2020 and...
Early detection could get ahead of dementia damage
Scientists from the University of Arizona might have found an early detection method for some forms of dementia.
They found that patients with a rare...
Memory, forgetfulness, and aging: What’s normal and what’s not?
Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities.
For example, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new...
Why “magic mushrooms” could help treat depression
Scientists from Imperial College London found psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to "open up" depressed people's brains, even after use,...
Scientists find cause of blood clotting in COVID-19 vaccination
Scientists from Flinders University found that the rare blood clot side-effect associated with some COVID-19 vaccines could be the result of genetics.
The finding paves...
How to stop dementia from nose
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, researchers found a method to stop dementia from the nose.
The study is from Osaka City University...