Drug allergies: What to look out for
Medications are one of our most powerful weapons against germs and diseases.
But sometimes when people take medications, they can have an allergic reaction.
That’s when...
Certain meats linked to increased high blood pressure risk
Nearly 11% of U.S. households experienced difficulty accessing food in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
With limited food options, food-insecure people tend...
Pfizer, Moderna and Sputnik V vaccine induce better than natural immunity from mild COVID
In a new study from Skoltech, researchers examined the effect of coronavirus immunization with three popular vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer, and the Russian Sputnik V.
They...
How garlic could benefit people with diabetes
Garlic is widely recognized for its ability to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites.
One study found that allicin, an active component of freshly crushed...
Traumatic brain injury may increase long-term stroke risk in veterans
In a new study, researchers found military veterans who had a traumatic brain injury may have an increased long-term risk of stroke.
They used data...
Taller people may have higher risk for colon cancer
In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that taller adults may be more likely than shorter ones to develop colorectal cancer...
These two factors could help some people get away from dementia
A new study from the University of Waterloo found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia.
In fact, having higher education...
Women with long or irregular periods may have high risk of fatty liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that women with long or irregular periods are at risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
About 24% of...
A glass or two of wine with meals may lower type 2 diabetes risk
In a new study from Tulane University, researchers found drinking a glass or two of wine with meals – but not at other times...
This stuff in beef, chicken, dairy may increase risk of heart disease, death
In a new study from Penn State University, researchers found eating too much food containing sulfur amino acids – primarily found in proteins such...