Scientists find a new predictor of severe COVID-19
In a new study from the University of Illinois Chicago, researchers found new evidence that people with severe COVID-19 may have something in common:
An...
Many older people with diabetes may be dangerously overtreated
After all, the long-term effects of elevated blood sugar can harm everything from the heart and kidneys to the eyes and feet.
But what if stopping...
Indian gooseberry: best food for high blood cholesterol
With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels.
Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your...
Even mild COVID-19 could affect heart health in young adults
In a new study from São Paulo State University, researchers found that even mild to moderate infection by SARS-CoV-2 can cause an imbalance in...
Common heartburn drugs may cause gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Taking popular heartburn drugs for prolonged periods has been linked to serious kidney problems, including kidney failure.
The sudden onset of kidney problems often serves...
Benefits of statins may have been overstated – new study
Cholesterol-lowering statins are one of the world’s most commonly used medicines.
They were first approved for people with a high risk of cardiovascular disease in...
Scientists find a culprit for chronic itch
Chronic itch is a common yet hard-to-treat symptom of many inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis.
The urge to constantly scratch can seriously impair a...
Four factors that can increase your risk of cancer
Cigarette Smoking and Tobacco Use
Tobacco use is strongly linked to an increased risk for many kinds of cancer. Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause...
How to deal with the Great Unmasking in the reopening phase
As mask mandates lift across the country, public health experts offer insight on how to continue to protect vulnerable loved ones.
Once again, we are...
Why people with red hair respond differently to pain than others
Previous studies have shown that people with red hair perceive pain differently than others.
They may be more sensitive to certain types of pain and...