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This thing in cancer patients may be important for survival

In a new study, researchers found a link between a slow walking pace and increased death risk in cancer survivors. While the finding does not...

This type of mask most effective against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers suggest that if you are going to buy a face mask to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, make...

This diet may help prevent drug induced liver damage

Acetaminophen is the most popular over-the-counter painkiller in the United States. Overdosing on the product can, however, lead to severe health consequences. In a new study,...

This daily habit could effectively prevent type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that regular physical activity is a safe diabetes prevention strategy for people residing in relatively polluted regions. The research...

After old age, the thing is biggest risk factor for COVID-19 death

Intellectual disability puts people at higher risk of dying earlier in life than the general population, for a variety of reasons. The main symptom is...

Eye problems linked to higher death risk, study finds

The global population is aging, and so are their eyes. In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more...

This thing may increase death risk in pneumonia, flu and COVID-19

In a recent study at the University of Michigan, researchers found that high levels of cadmium, a chemical found in cigarettes and in contaminated...

This new drug 10 times more effective fighting COVID-19

In a recent study from UCL and elsewhere, researchers found that the antiviral drug plitidepsin is between 10 and 100 times more effective against...

These existing drugs may help combat Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers developed an artificial intelligence-based method to screen currently available medications as possible treatments for Alzheimer's disease. They found several anti-inflammatory...

How to protect yourself from colon cancer

Discussions about digestion and elimination can be embarrassing, so many people, young and old, tend to avoid them. But ignoring the topic and skipping colorectal...