Scientists find new treatment option for COVID-19
In a new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, researchers found an effective treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients.
They examined the...
This liver disease may increase severe low blood sugar in people with diabetes
In a new study from Yonsei University, researchers found nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is linked to a higher risk for severe hypoglycemia in...
This diet could help treat gum disease, study finds
In a study from the Shiga University of Medical Science, researchers found a high-fiber, low-fat diet could improve biomarkers for periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is...
How well do vaccine boosters work?
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found that genetics play an important role in how our bodies respond to vaccines...
Weight loss surgery may strongly benefit people with liver disease
In a study published in JAMA, researchers found that patients with obesity and advanced fatty liver disease who had bariatric weight loss surgery strongly lowered...
Vascular dementia: What you need to know
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease, affecting almost a third of people over age 70.
Dementia causes a decline...
COVID-19: Where do we go from here?
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed their guidelines for mask wearing a few weeks ago, loosening their recommendations for areas with low to...
People with cancer do benefit from COVID-19 vaccination
Cancer patients who have compromised immune systems due to their disease or therapy remain at high risk for COVID-19 infection.
It is why this population...
Healthy lifestyle could greatly reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk, shows study
In a recent study supported by NIH, researchers found that combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors may help substantially lower the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Those...
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: What you need to know
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which excess fat builds up in your liver. This buildup of fat is not caused by...