Can vitamin D help protect against COVID-19?
Recent studies have found that vitamin D supplements may help protect against COVID-19.
Scientists from Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that patients with low...
Drinking electrolytes, not water, may help reduce muscle pain
Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
They found that people who drank electrolyte-enhanced...
These healthy habits could prevent Alzheimer’s disease, help live longer
Scientists from Rush University found that everyday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help...
Scientists find new way to treat aggressive breast cancer
Scientists from the University of Michigan found a new approach to treating an aggressive form of breast cancer.
They found that targeting the immune microenvironment...
Grumbling guts? Understanding irritable bowel syndrome
Most of us feel some discomfort in our guts from time to time. It may be because we’re nervous about something, or perhaps we...
Find help for low vision
For people with low vision, everyday activities can be a challenge. People with low vision don’t see well even with standard glasses, contact lenses,...
COVID-19 can infect kidneys directly, study finds
Scientists from the University of Washington found that COVID-19 can directly invade human kidney cells—specifically the proximal tubules, which are major gatekeepers in the organs'...
A sports cardiologist’s guide to running
The weather's finally warming up, and you're eager to grab those dust-covered shoes out of the closet and hit the running path.
But hold on...
This study shows a new method to prevent heart attack, stroke
Scientists from the University of Virginia found a new way to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
They found it could be done by strengthening the...
People with blood types A and B may develop dangerous blood clots more easily
Scientists from the University of Groningen found that people with blood types A and B may have higher risks of developing dangerous blood clots...