How to eat less salt to protect your blood pressure and heart health
Chances are you consume too much sodium, which can cause high blood pressure.
Putting away the saltshaker is never a bad idea, but the vast...
Has the page of COVID-19 finally turned? The pandemic’s psychological scars remain
It’s been a long and uncertain road, with some groups shouldering a disproportionately greater burden of mental anguish from COVID-19.
Yet now there’s a glimmer...
‘Good’ cholesterol could help treat sepsis, a life-threatening disease
A new study from the University of Kentucky found replenishing the body's high-density lipoprotein (HDL, ‘good’ cholesterol) could be an effective treatment for sepsis.
The...
Intermittent fasting: How to use it to boost your health
A new study from the University of Illinois Chicago summarized research on intermittent fasting to provide insights into its effects on the body and...
COVID-19 Delta breakthrough infection can strongly benefit these people
A new study from King's College London found a delta breakthrough infection generates a potent and broad neutralizing antibody response in double vaccinated individuals.
The...
Scientists find most effective drug for opioid use disorder
In a new study from Case Western Reserve University, researchers found methadone is the most effective drug in medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder.
The study...
Liver function test: What you need to know
Liver enzymes are commonly used in the evaluation of patients with a range of diseases. Classically they are used to give information on whether...
Cognitive problems linked to higher death risk in COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found that higher death rates are linked to the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults with cognitive impairment, like Alzheimer's...
How high cholesterol can cause heart disease
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts.
Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to...
A better blood test for cancer
In a new study from MIT and Harvard, researchers have developed a new method to identify thousands of DNA mutations accurately and efficiently in...