Many older people have dementia but they don’t know it
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found only 1 in 10 older adults in a large national survey who were...
Lack of side effects after COVID-19 vaccination doesn’t mean it isn’t working
When the two messenger RNA vaccines for COVID-19 first became readily available, many people were talking about side effects—everything from headaches to chills to...
Her arm pain wasn’t from skiing – it was a heart attack
Feeling hot, nauseous and in pain after snow skiing in Missouri with her family, 40-year-old Kelly Kleiner tried getting some relief in a restroom...
These two drugs can lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes most effectively
In a recent study presented at the virtual 81st Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association, researchers found two medications have proven to be...
These common anti-inflammatory drugs could help cut COVID-19 deaths
In a recent study published in Emergent Materials, researchers found common anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin can help treat the most harmful outcomes of...
Coronavirus epidemics first hit more than 21000 years ago, 30 times older than thought
Sarbecoviruses have crossed into humans twice in the last decade, leading to the deadly SARS-CoV-1 outbreak in 2002-2004 and the current COVID-19 pandemic, caused...
These drugs can benefit people with diabetes and depression
In a new study from the National Taiwan University Hospital, researchers found people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower...
Antibodies from vaccination nearly 3 times higher than from COVID-19 infection
In a recent study, researchers found people who’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a much stronger immune system response against the new coronavirus...
Which is the best way to reduce diabetes risk: Diet or exercise?
In a recent study from Saint Louis University, researchers found that, though people often think of the benefits from exercise, calorie restriction and weight...
Common acid reflux drugs may increase your kidney disease risk
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which include well-known brand names Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the world.
Approximately 10%...