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This symptom in people with ‘long COVID’ may signal heart damage

In a new study from the University Hospital Brussels, researchers found that COVID-19 patients who continue to be short of breath during physical activity...

This diet reduces your risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

In a new study from the University of Barcelona, researchers found a diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and...

This blood thinner drug can lower death risk caused by COVID-19

In a recent study published in the BMJ, researchers found a high dose of an inexpensive and globally available blood-thinning medication reduces the risk of...

These common drugs may increase risk of breast cancer

In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found that many commonly prescribed older antipsychotic medications, and some newer ones, are...

Scientists may find the cure of Parkinson’s disease

In a new study from the University of Bath, researchers found a molecule that shows promise in preventing Parkinson's disease. It has the potential to...

Exercise in your middle age may prevent many chronic diseases

In a new study from Texas and Japan, researchers found middle-aged endurance athletes have better control of blood pressure and higher arterial elasticity (a...

COVID-19 appeared in US, Europe much earlier than believed

In a new study from the University of Florida and elsewhere, researchers found local COVID-19 transmission was underway in California, New York, Florida and...

Severe COVID may lower men’s fertility

Each day, clinicians and scientists are learning more about the acute and long-term health effects of COVID-19 on the body. In a new study from...

This hormone may be critical driver of diabetes

In a new study from Harvard, researchers found a newly discovered hormone named fabkin helps regulate metabolism and may play an important role in...

7 things to know about ‘chemo brain’

Many people who have undergone treatment for cancer, especially chemotherapy, report they just don’t seem to be able to think as clearly as they...