These blood types linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19
In two recent studies, researchers confirmed that blood type may affect a person’s risk for COVID-19 and severe illness from the disease.
The findings are...
Low blood pressure may actually increase early death risk in older people
In a recent study published in Age and Ageing, researchers found a link between low blood pressure (below 130/80) and higher death risk in...
Scientists find new antibiotic drugs against a wide range of bacteria
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that uniquely combine direct antibiotic killing of drug-resistant bacterial pathogens.
The research was...
Not sure about the COVID-19 Vaccine? Get the facts, then decide
Maybe you saw it on social media. Heard it from a friend or relative. Got it in an email. Or have just been wondering...
Men and women have different death risks after stroke
In a new study, researchers found that women were 39% more likely to die by 1 year after a first stroke.
The sex difference was...
Scientists find life-saving drug for blood and bone cancer
In a new study, researchers found a drug, called CC-486, strongly improved survival in older patients, over the age of 55, with acute myeloid...
Test your heart health by climbing stairs
In a new study, researchers found that climbing four flights of stairs in less than a minute indicates good heart health.
They say the stairs...
Wearing a mask not enough to prevent COVID-19 if you don’t do this
In a new study, researchers found that simply wearing a mask may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing.
They...
Go (over) easy on the eggs: ‘Egg-cess’ eating linked to diabetes
Scrambled, poached, or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over.
But in a new study, researchers found that excess egg consumption can...
Blood thinner drugs may not benefit critically ill COVID-19 patients
In a new study, researchers found that among critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care unit (ICU) support, blood thinner drugs did not improve...