Home Medicine Page 2176

Medicine

These common HIV drugs may help prevent leading cause of vision loss

In a new study, researchers have found a group of drugs that may help stop a leading cause of vision loss. The drugs, known as...

Single Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 90% effective after 21 days

In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine provides "very high" protection from COVID-19 after 21 days—without a...

Scientists find a new link between inflammation and heart disease

Inflammation is part of an immune response to fight off pathogens and clear infections. But patients with cardiac disease often have chronic inflammation that damages...

The triggers of broken heart syndrome you need to know

When you hear the term “broken heart syndrome” you might think of a husband and wife passing away within a short time of each...

This fruit could protect against sun damage to your skin

In a new study, researchers found that grapes may help protect against damage to the skin caused by the sun's ultraviolet radiation in healthy...

Your toothbrush reflects you, not your toilet

Good news: The bacteria living on your toothbrush reflect your mouth - not your toilet. After studying microbial communities living on bristles from used toothbrushes,...

Nasal spray preventing COVID-19 is also effective against common cold, COPD

In a new study, researchers found that a new drug that primes the immune system in the respiratory tract and is in development for...

This common health problem linked to higher risk of dementia

In a new study, researchers found a link between the impact of hearing loss on cognitive abilities and increased risk for dementia. The research was...

Your smartphone can help fight COVID. Here’s how

Smartphones have helped many people get through the pandemic. They’ve given us a way to connect with friends and family, manage work or school assignments,...

Using this drug before a diagnosis may lower death risk in colon cancer

In a new study, researchers found that long-term aspirin use before a diagnosis of colorectal cancer is linked to lower cancer death risk. They found...