High blood pressure may cause poor communication between brain regions
A test that measures blood flow changes in the brain shows people with high blood pressure are more likely to experience poorer communication between...
New major breakthrough could stop COVID-19 virus in its tracks
In a new study, researchers found a druggable pocket in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein could be used to stop the virus from infecting human...
Early birds vs night owls: for people with diabetes, an early bedtime is best
In a new study, researchers found that people who go to bed early are more likely to be in better health and more physically...
Children’s immune response can protect against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers detected key immune response differences that may contribute to understanding why children usually have milder disease than adults.
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Common heartburn drugs may strongly raise COVID-19 risk
In a recent study at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles and elsewhere, researchers found that using heartburn medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) once...
Young women may face higher stroke risk than young men
Young women are more likely than their male peers to have a stroke, a new study suggests.
Researchers analyzed a claims database of insured people...
COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus—but not yet
Thanks to the sniffling noses, coughs, and colds that accompany the colder months of the year, we are all too familiar with the seasonal...
COVID-19 and flu season: What you need to know
With flu season fast approaching, health officials are urging the public to help contain the spread of influenza and avoid another outbreak amid the...
This therapy may help treat severe COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that Using the donated blood plasma of COVID-19 survivors to treat patients with severe COVID-19 could actually work.
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This breast cancer drug could help treat prostate cancer, study shows
In a new study, researchers found a that drug used to treat breast and ovarian cancer can extend the lives of some men with...