Even mild COVID-19 could affect heart health in young adults
In a new study from São Paulo State University, researchers found that even mild to moderate infection by SARS-CoV-2 can cause an imbalance in...
Common heartburn drugs may cause gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Taking popular heartburn drugs for prolonged periods has been linked to serious kidney problems, including kidney failure.
The sudden onset of kidney problems often serves...
Benefits of statins may have been overstated – new study
Cholesterol-lowering statins are one of the world’s most commonly used medicines.
They were first approved for people with a high risk of cardiovascular disease in...
Scientists find a culprit for chronic itch
Chronic itch is a common yet hard-to-treat symptom of many inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis.
The urge to constantly scratch can seriously impair a...
Four factors that can increase your risk of cancer
Cigarette Smoking and Tobacco Use
Tobacco use is strongly linked to an increased risk for many kinds of cancer. Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause...
How to deal with the Great Unmasking in the reopening phase
As mask mandates lift across the country, public health experts offer insight on how to continue to protect vulnerable loved ones.
Once again, we are...
Why people with red hair respond differently to pain than others
Previous studies have shown that people with red hair perceive pain differently than others.
They may be more sensitive to certain types of pain and...
5 medicines to treat high blood pressure
When healthy lifestyle changes alone do not control or lower high blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe blood pressure medicines.
These medicines act in different...
Colon cancer is happening younger and younger
The first time Briana Mezuk Ratliff visited a doctor about her gastrointestinal issues, she already had a hunch it might be cancer.
For a while,...
Severe COVID-19 linked to long-term mental health issues
In a new study, researchers found that serious COVID-19 illness is linked to an increase in the risk of long-term adverse mental health effects.
The...