What you need to know about Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body...
COVID-19 has tripled depression rate in US
In a new study, researchers found 27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic.
They also...
Post-COVID syndrome can severely damage children’s hearts
In a new review study, researchers found multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), believed to be linked to COVID-19, damages the heart to such...
Permanent hair dye may slightly increase risk of some cancers
In a new study, researchers found women who use permanent hair dye products to color their hair at home do not experience greater risk...
This study shows a big cause of deadly brain cancer
Glioblastoma is one of the most deadly cancers. Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment option for the disease.
The current standard option, radiation plus temozolomide,...
The COVID-19 cytokine storm does not exist, this study shows
Inflammatory proteins, also known as cytokines, play a crucial role in the immune response.
If this immune response is too strong, a phenomenon known as...
Popular high blood pressure drug linked to heart failure, study shows
Beta-blockers are medications that reduce high blood pressure and are prescribed for adults with high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease.
In a...
6 tips to avoid ‘maskne’ in COVID-19 pandemic
Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become the new normal.
While wearing a mask when you’re around others is crucial to preventing the...
How you sleep today may predict when Alzheimer’s disease begins
In a new study, researchers found one defense against Alzheimer’s sleep —for which no treatment currently exists—is deep, restorative sleep, and plenty of it.
They...
Chest X-rays may help diagnose COVID-19 effectively and rapidly
In a new study, researchers examined the usefulness of chest X-rays in COVID-19 and found they could aid in a rapid diagnosis of the...