Some common pain and fever drugs may increase risk of COVID-19 infection
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that some of the most common pain and fever medicines might increase vulnerability...
Pfizer vaccine much less effective in children aged 5-11, study finds
In a new study from the New York State Department of Health, researchers found that Pfizer's COVID vaccine is far less powerful at preventing...
Can you eat beans if you have diabetes?
Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds can help reduce the risk of many adverse health conditions.
Many studies have suggested that including more plant...
What’s the CDC’s COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines
In December 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines for how long people should isolate following a COVID-19 infection.
The...
E-cigarette use linked to increased risk of prediabetes
In a new study, Johns Hopkins, researchers found that e-cigarette use is associated with increased odds of prediabetes.
The findings add important evidence about the...
Strong family ties linked to much less dementia risk
In a new study from the University of Adelaide, researchers found that people living in larger households are at reduced risk of dying from...
Vitamin D may benefit men with advanced cancer
Fatigue, or severe tiredness and exhaustion, is a distressing condition for many patients with advanced cancer.
Unfortunately, good pharmacological treatment options are limited, and the...
At-home COVID-19 antigen tests could detect omicron effectively
In a new study from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, researchers found that at-home antigen tests performed similarly in detecting omicron and delta...
Daylight saving time change could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke
According to American Heart Association, losing an hour of much-needed sleep may not be the only thing to dread about "springing forward" when clocks...
Scientists find new biomarker to measure COVID-19 heart disease risk
In a new study from Murdoch University, researchers found a new set of biomarkers for increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with COVID-19...