Eye problems may signal higher risk of dementia, stroke, early death
In a new study, researchers found that pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an increased...
People with severe COVID-19 have too much of this stuff in blood
Most people with COVID-19 develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without needing hospital treatment.
In severe cases, however, COVID-19 can lead to respiratory failure...
This surgery may help cure type 2 diabetes
In a recent study from King’s College London, researchers found that metabolic surgery is more effective than drugs and lifestyle interventions in the long-term...
This stuff in furniture, kitchenware may increase beast cancer risk
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are found in furniture, electronics, and kitchenware to slow the spread of flames in the event of a fire.
However, a...
Scientists find a new way to treat heart failure
About 6.2 million Americans suffer from heart failure, an incurable disease with a staggering mortality rate—some 40% of patients die within five years of...
7 common causes of hip pain you need to know
Hip pain is all too common, with everyone from recent college graduates to grandparents at risk.
But why you are suffering can be difficult to...
Head injuries may worsen cognitive decline decades later
In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive tests...
Vaccine-induced antibodies may not beat new COVID-19 variants
New variants of the COVID-19 virus have arisen throughout the world, including variants that might possess an increased ability to spread or evade the...
Scientists find how to treat heart disease in type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers discovered one of the reasons why more than 50% of people with type 2 diabetes die from heart disease.
And...
Flu shot linked to fewer, less severe COVID-19 cases
In a new study, researchers found that people who received a flu shot last flu season were much less likely to test positive for...