COVID-19 linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
In a new study, scientists found COVID-19 infection is linked to a subsequent heightened risk of poor cardiovascular health and death, particularly among those...
Doing this can greatly benefit people with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
Elevated blood pressure is blood pressure that is slightly higher than what is considered ideal.
According to the American College of Cardiology and the American...
Mild thyroid diseases can cause severe heart problems
Thyroid disease is common, especially among older people and women. The thyroid hormone affects a person’s physical energy, temperature, weight, and mood.
Functional disorders are...
Scientists find keys to reducing dementia risk
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily...
Scientists find inexpensive, readily available drug that may treat COVID-19
In a study from the University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that an inexpensive, readily available amino acid might limit the effects of...
High-fat diet may increase waistline and shrink brain
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also...
COVID vaccines: an annual booster like the flu shot could be the way forward
By now more than 70% of the UK population have received a third COVID vaccination, or a booster.
Many people who are older or at...
Common drug for inflammation may increase your blood pressure
Steroids reduce redness and swelling (inflammation) when taken in doses higher than the amount your body normally produces.
This can help with inflammatory conditions such as...
Common diabetes drug can lead to more effective weight loss
SGLT2 inhibitors are a class of prescription medicines that are FDA-approved for use with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type...
Half of people with inflammatory bowel disease have zinc deficiency
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a broad term that describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
The two most common inflammatory bowel diseases...