Has the page of COVID-19 finally turned? The pandemic’s psychological scars remain
It’s been a long and uncertain road, with some groups shouldering a disproportionately greater burden of mental anguish from COVID-19.
Yet now there’s a glimmer...
‘Good’ cholesterol could help treat sepsis, a life-threatening disease
A new study from the University of Kentucky found replenishing the body's high-density lipoprotein (HDL, ‘good’ cholesterol) could be an effective treatment for sepsis.
The...
Intermittent fasting: How to use it to boost your health
A new study from the University of Illinois Chicago summarized research on intermittent fasting to provide insights into its effects on the body and...
COVID-19 Delta breakthrough infection can strongly benefit these people
A new study from King's College London found a delta breakthrough infection generates a potent and broad neutralizing antibody response in double vaccinated individuals.
The...
Scientists find most effective drug for opioid use disorder
In a new study from Case Western Reserve University, researchers found methadone is the most effective drug in medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder.
The study...
Liver function test: What you need to know
Liver enzymes are commonly used in the evaluation of patients with a range of diseases. Classically they are used to give information on whether...
Cognitive problems linked to higher death risk in COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found that higher death rates are linked to the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults with cognitive impairment, like Alzheimer's...
How high cholesterol can cause heart disease
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts.
Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to...
A better blood test for cancer
In a new study from MIT and Harvard, researchers have developed a new method to identify thousands of DNA mutations accurately and efficiently in...
‘Long COVID’ may lead to lingering airways disease, study finds
A new study from the University of Iowa found disease of the small airways in the lungs is a potential long-lasting effect of COVID-19.
They...