This study shows cause of blood clots in severe COVID-19
In a recent study published in Blood, researchers found inflammation and blood clotting seen in very severe cases of COVID-19 may be caused by...
Standing linked to better insulin function, may help prevent type 2 diabetes
Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation.
Normal insulin function in the body may be disturbed by e.g. overweight, leading...
Common chemicals in paints and plastics can cause breast tumor growth
In a new study from Okayama University in Japan, researchers found common chemicals in paints and plastics can cause breast tumor growth.
Photoinitiators are chemicals...
Which blood pressure number matters most? It depends on your age
In a recent study, researchers found people’s age may determine which blood pressure number matters most.
The study is from the University of Southern Denmark...
World Trade Center rescue workers 24% more likely to develop prostate cancer, shows study
The risk of prostate cancer was 24% higher among 9/11 rescue and recovery workers after the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001,...
Yogurt may can benefit older people with high blood pressure
In a new study from the University of Maine and elsewhere, researchers found yogurt consumption can help lower blood pressure in older adults with...
Moderna COVID vaccine is more effective against Delta, study finds
In a new study from Regenstrief Institute, researchers found COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing hospitalizations and emergency department visits caused by the Delta variant.
They also...
Reducing your stroke risk from heart rhythm problem without blood thinners
Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is a condition in which the heart beats chaotically and rapidly. As many as 6 million people in the...
Blood cancers: Hidden diseases with many treatments
When most people think about cancer, they tend to think of lumps and bumps, something visible they can see and touch.
But with blood cancers,...
Drug that treats gout could also battle COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the U.S. and the world, few options are available for treating patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2.
In a...