At-home COVID-19 antigen tests could detect omicron effectively
In a new study from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, researchers found that at-home antigen tests performed similarly in detecting omicron and delta...
Daylight saving time change could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke
According to American Heart Association, losing an hour of much-needed sleep may not be the only thing to dread about "springing forward" when clocks...
Scientists find new biomarker to measure COVID-19 heart disease risk
In a new study from Murdoch University, researchers found a new set of biomarkers for increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with COVID-19...
COVID-19 vaccines not linked with fertility problems
Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19. But some people have concerns about rumored side effects.
This includes whether the vaccines affect...
Scientists find new treatment to combat obesity and heart disease
In a new study from The University of Texas at San Antonio, researchers successfully developed a drug that shows promise in fighting obesity and...
Oxidized cholesterol can cause Alzheimer’s disease
In a review study from the University of Turin Orbassano, researchers found oxidized cholesterol can cause Alzheimer’s disease.
The cholesterol that dangerously builds up on...
Drug allergies: What to look out for
Medications are one of our most powerful weapons against germs and diseases.
But sometimes when people take medications, they can have an allergic reaction.
That’s when...
Certain meats linked to increased high blood pressure risk
Nearly 11% of U.S. households experienced difficulty accessing food in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
With limited food options, food-insecure people tend...
Pfizer, Moderna and Sputnik V vaccine induce better than natural immunity from mild COVID
In a new study from Skoltech, researchers examined the effect of coronavirus immunization with three popular vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer, and the Russian Sputnik V.
They...
How garlic could benefit people with diabetes
Garlic is widely recognized for its ability to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites.
One study found that allicin, an active component of freshly crushed...