Who has the highest risk of heart damage in COVID-19? This test can tell
In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that a type of echocardiogram, a common test to evaluate whether a person's heart...
These 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...
People with COVID-19 recover faster with this treatment
In a new study from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, researchers found metabolic activator treatment can reduce recovery time by as many...
Earlier high blood pressure shrinks brain, may increase dementia risk
In a new study from the University of Melbourne, researchers found people who are diagnosed with high blood pressure at ages 35-44 had smaller...
Older people may have fewer antibodies against COVID-19, study confirms
In a new study from Oregon Health & Science University, researchers found older people appear to have fewer antibodies against the novel coronavirus.
Antibodies are blood...
Statins could lower your cholesterol, but may increase your diabetes risk
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found for individuals with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes progression.
They examined diabetes progression after statin initiation...
Eating this nut daily may lower bad cholesterol, reduce heart disease risk
In a new study from the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, researchers found eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly...
Omicron and the holidays add up to ‘perfect storm’ for COVID cases
The newest COVID-19 variant—omicron—casts a larger shadow each day, driving infection rates up just as millions of Americans prepare to travel for the upcoming...
Vegetable fat may decrease your stroke risk, while animal fat increases it
In a new study from Harvard, researchers found eating higher total amounts of red meat, processed red meat and non-dairy animal fat increased the...
What you need to know about chest pain
Chest discomfort associated with a heart attack or heart event may often be felt beyond the chest, with many people reporting pain in their shoulders, arms,...