Best statins to reduce heart disease in people with diabetes
A new study from the University of Manchester found three commonly prescribed statins are best placed to lower all the "bad" types of cholesterol...
What are marijuana’s effects on lung health?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, like tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke is an irritant to the throat and lungs and can cause...
Best protein source for your kidney health
A study from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found soy protein is the best for kidney function.
The study is published in Clinical Biochemistry...
Aspirin may reduce death risk in these COVID-19 patients
A new study from George Washington University found that hospitalized patients with moderate COVID-19 who were given aspirin early on in their treatment had...
4 tips for people living with Lewy Body Dementia
Coping with a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and all that follows can be challenging.
Getting support from family, friends, and professionals is critical...
This FDA-approved drug may slow down Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Indiana University found that niacin limits Alzheimer's disease progression.
This finding identifies a potential novel therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, which...
Stroke linked to higher risk for depression, study finds
A new study from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark found stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing depression or another mood disorder within...
This monitor at home can help you detect COVID-19 early
A new study from Imperial College London found measuring blood oxygen levels at home is a safe way for people with COVID-19 to spot...
Scientists find how to improve outcomes of chronic kidney disease
A new study from Osaka University examined patients with CKD to evaluate the impact of a commonly prescribed medication on disease outcome.
They found the...
NFL stadium openings in 2020 had no impact on local Covid-19, finds MIT study
As with most everything in the world, football looked very different in 2020.
As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, many National Football League (NFL) games were...