Scientists find a promising treatment for dementia
Scientists from Monash University found a promising new treatment for patients with frontotemporal dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the under...
How to avoid anemia and boost your red blood cells
If you’re feeling constantly exhausted and sluggish, you might have a condition called anemia.
Anemia is a common blood disorder that many people develop at...
Is there still a benefit to masking?
With California coronavirus cases rising—the state has recently been recording about 5,600 coronavirus cases a day—should you be masking up when people around you...
Smoking both traditional and e-cigarettes can hurt your heart health
Scientists from Boston University found that people who use traditional and e-cigarettes have the same cardiovascular disease risks as those who only smoke traditional...
How COVID-19 vaccination and previous infections also help fight against omicron
The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has caused another major wave of infection worldwide.
This is because even vaccinated individuals or those who had contracted a...
Better check your bowels: Screening for colon and rectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death nationwide. But it can usually be cured when caught early.
Screening tests like colonoscopy can save...
HIV and AIDS: Know the facts
It’s been more than 30 years since a disease now called AIDS was first recognized in the United States. Back then, it was considered...
This stroke drug shows promise in treat Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from the University of Southern California found that a human stroke drug, fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration and soon entering Phase...
Which masks protect against omicron?
As we begin to learn more about the omicron variant, there are concerns regarding the best ways to stay safe against this new threat.
Peter...
Common heartburn drugs may help control blood sugar in diabetes
Scientists from the University of Maryland found antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
An antacid is a drug which neutralizes stomach acidity...