Air pollution worsens COVID-19 outcomes, even in the fully vaccinated
In a study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, scientists found that exposure to poor air quality worsens patient outcomes in COVID-19,...
Should I get a COVID booster and flu shot at the same time?
Yes, you can get the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the same time, and actually, I recommend doing exactly that.
You...
Could medical cannabis be a solution to the opioid crisis?
In a study from Florida State University, scientists found medical cannabis could be an important alternative to opioids when managing pain.
They found that people...
Scientists find hormone link between diabetes and high blood pressure
In a study from The Ohio State University, scientists found that increased levels of the hormone aldosterone, already associated with high blood pressure, can...
Research shows a major cause of leaky gut, fatty liver disease
Excessive consumption of fructose — a common sweetener in the American diet — can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably...
Reduced deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from Washington University in St. Louis, scientists found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep—the deep sleep you need to consolidate memories and wake up...
Omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce severe COVID-19
In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found intravenous treatment with omega-3 fatty acids in older hospitalized patients in intensive care due to COVID-19...
Moderate alcohol drinking linked to higher cancer risk
In a recent study from the World Health Organization, scientists found an association between alcohol and a much higher risk of several forms of...
Apathy could predict dementia years before other symptoms
In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found that apathy—a lack of interest or motivation—could predict the onset of some forms of...
Arthritis? Back pain? Scientists find medical pot may help you avoid opioid painkillers
In two studies from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, scientists found medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with...