Diabetes risk increases after COVID-19, study finds
Scientists from the VA Saint Louis Health Care System found the risk of diabetes is increased for people after the COVID-19 infection.
The research is...
This promising Alzheimer’s drug may improve memory in normal aging
A new study from the University of Colorado found that a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease may also improve cognitive function in Down syndrome and...
Lung damage may persist long after COVID-19 infection
A new study from Innsbruck Medical University found some people recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia have CT evidence of damage to their lungs that persists...
How to live pain-free with arthritis
Aches and pains in your hands or wrists, or sore, swollen fingers could signal a condition known as arthritis.
But you don’t have to live...
FDA approves second COVID-19 vaccine booster for these people
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people...
This new sensor could revolutionize COVID-19 testing
A COVID-19 sensor developed at Johns Hopkins University could revolutionize virus testing by adding accuracy and speed to a process that frustrated many during...
Drinking water may reduce your risk of heart failure
A new study from the National Institutes of Health found staying well-hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk of developing heart failure.
The team...
Second COVID-19 booster: who can get one, and when?
Following much debate among public health experts about the benefits of another COVID-19 booster, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could approve second boosters...
Insulin resistance and prediabetes: What you need to know
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose in your blood enter cells in your muscle, fat, and liver, where it’s...
UV-LED lights can kill COVID virus and HIV effectively
A new study from the University of Toronto found the same lightbulbs used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV.
Researchers killed...