What’s behind post-COVID brain fog?
As a neurologist working in the COVID Survivorship Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, I find that my patients all have similar issues.
It’s...
Why some non-smokers get lung disease and some heavy smokers do not
In a recent study, researchers found that people with small airways relative to the size of their lungs may have a lower breathing capacity...
More people die from tears in this major heart artery, study finds
In a new study from the University of Toledo, researchers found the death rate for people who have a tear in a major artery...
Scientists develop a fabric that could hears your heart’s sounds
Having trouble hearing?
Just turn up your shirt.
That’s the idea behind a new “acoustic fabric” developed by engineers at MIT and collaborators at Rhode Island...
Medical marijuana use may cause rapid cannabis use disorder
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found using cannabis products to treat pain, anxiety, or depression symptoms may lead to rapid...
This drug may prevent severe COVID-19, new study finds
In a new study from the William Osler Health Centre, researchers found for people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and a high risk for progression, sotrovimab...
Four types of dementia: What you need to know
As we age, it’s normal to lose some neurons in the brain. People living with dementia, however, experience far greater loss.
Many neurons stop working,...
Can long COVID kill? YES!
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine, researchers found that patients who survive severe COVID-19 have more than twice the risk of dying...
Big risk factors for liver cancer you need to know
Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer.
Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, being...
Apple cider vinegar could reduce blood sugar, cholesterol effectively
In a new study, researchers found drinking apple cider vinegar could help reduce blood sugar and blood cholesterol.
High blood cholesterol and high blood sugar...