Should I mix and match my COVID-19 booster shot?
As concerns about the omicron variant mount, federal public health officials have strengthened their stance on booster shots for COVID-19 vaccines.
On Monday, U.S. Centers...
People with bowel cancer have higher levels of depression
In a new study from the University of Southampton, researchers highlighted the prevalence of depression in bowel cancer patients up to five years after...
Statin drugs linked to greater risk of type 2 diabetes
In a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found for individuals with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes progression.
The study is from...
Understanding omicron, the new COVID-19 variant
Countries around the world are making preparations against omicron, a new variant of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Although it hasn't yet been detected...
How COVID-19 harms the brain, according to new study
In a new study from Thomas Jefferson University, researchers found that approximately one in 100 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 will likely develop complications of...
Plastics linked to heart disease and high cholesterol
Plastics, part of modern life, are useful but can pose a significant challenge to the environment and may also constitute a health concern.
Indeed, exposure...
Breakthrough COVID-19 infections more often and more severe in these people
In a new study from Pfizer, researchers found COVID-19 infections in the 'fully' vaccinated are rare but are more common and severe in people...
COVID-19 boosters safe and increase immunity when given after two doses of AstraZeneca or...
In a new study from University Hospital Southampton, researchers found six different COVID-19 boosters are safe and provoke strong immune responses in people who...
These two COVID-19 pills may change everything
Imagine being able to go to your local pharmacy and pick up a bottle of pills to treat COVID-19 that would have you feeling...
Massive heart attack puts 52-year-old on path to better health
Michael Capalbo was standing in an aisle at the pharmacy chain where he was a manager when he felt an intense burning sensation raging...