Scientists find the top cause of death among children and adolescents
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that firearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in...
Walking everyday may help reduce high blood pressure
Scientists from the University at Buffalo found that women who walk 30 minutes a day may have a much lower risk of developing high...
To mask, or not to mask? Let’s check some experts’ opinions
A federal judge struck down the government’s transportation mask mandate on Monday, making face coverings optional for passengers and employees.
Four major airlines immediately revoked...
Scientists find 5 types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Scientists from the University of East Anglia found a link between bacteria and aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
They found five types of bacteria that...
Beer and spirits have more detrimental effects on the waistline and on cardiovascular disease...
The big idea
Drinking beer and spirits is linked to elevated levels of visceral fat – the harmful type of fat that is associated with...
Nearly 50% of COVID-19 survivors have ‘long COVID’ symptoms, study finds
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that around the world, 43 percent of those infected with COVID-19 experienced post-COVID conditions.
They looked at data...
Developing heart disease faster means higher dementia risk
Cardiovascular disease risk factors, like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and smoking, are believed to play key roles in the likelihood of developing cognitive...
COVID-19 infection gives people strong and long-lasting protection
Scientists from Providence found the level of protection granted by a prior COVID-19 infection among unvaccinated people was on par with the level of...
Can Controlling High Blood Pressure Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Controlling high blood pressure is known to reduce a person's risk for heart disease and stroke.
The NASEM committee of experts concluded that managing blood...
Check the link between diabetes, heart disease, stroke
Having diabetes means you are more likely to develop heart disease.
People with diabetes are also more likely to have certain risk factors, such as high...