As the BA.2 variant circulates, will you need a second COVID-19 booster?
As the BA.2 variant of the coronavirus gains traction around the world, you may be wondering whether you’ll need a second COVID-19 booster shot.
While...
How to cope if your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia
When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, the effect on your entire family can be overwhelming.
The diagnosis can trigger...
This new COVID-19 vaccine could prevent future infectious diseases
A new study from Northwestern University found just one dose of a new nanoparticle-based COVID-19 vaccine was enough to produce an immune response in...
Plant-based omega-3s may lower your heart disease risk
A new study from Penn State found that the major plant-based version of omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), can benefit heart health and reduce the...
Medical cannabis may help reduce arthritis pain, back pain
Two new studies from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute found medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or...
Aspirin may improve survival for people with severe COVID-19
A new study from Imperial College London found antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin have little effect on the need for life support in COVID-19,...
How to treat enlarged heart naturally
Cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart, which is usually a sign of another condition.
It is usually a sign of another condition such as a heart...
The death risk from hip fracture is lower now, study finds
In a new study from Neuroscience Research Australia, researchers found survival after surgery to repair hip fracture has improved, but not for patients who...
Saliva COVID-19 test is quicker, safer than nasal swabs
In a new study from the University of Maryland, researchers found genetic testing of saliva samples identifies the SARS-CoV-2 virus more quickly than testing...
Diet and surgery have similar metabolic benefits for people with type 2 diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that the metabolic benefits of gastric bypass surgery and diet in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes...