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Dental tool for snoring may slow down Alzheimer’s disease

A good night's sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins that accumulate. Although many things can...

Can long COVID kill? This study says YES.

In a new study from the University of Florida, researchers found that patients who survive severe COVID-19 have more than twice the risk of...

People with Parkinson’s may speak up to 60% less

In a new study from Michigan State University, researchers found People with Parkinson's may speak up to 60% less. Parkinson's disease can disrupt multiple aspects...

Daytime meals can protect blood sugar in night shift workers

In a new study from the National Institutes of Health, researchers found that eating during the nighttime—as many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels. But...

A better test for kidney disease

More than 37 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic kidney disease, or CKD. In this condition, the kidneys can’t filter blood...

This drug could help lower obesity, fatty liver, improve your heart health

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle...

Scientists find your maximum risks of COVID infection with and without masks

Three meters are not enough to ensure protection. Even at that distance, it takes less than five minutes for an unvaccinated person standing in the...

Depression linked to white blood cell count, study finds

In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found that increased depression polygenic scores are linked to increased white blood cell count, highlighting the...

How well can you fight Delta and Omicron? This antibody test can tell

In a new study from Duke University, researchers developed a test that can quickly and easily assess how well a person's neutralizing antibodies fight...

Dirty air may increase your risk of high blood pressure

According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually. In a new study from...