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Why strokes harm women, men in different ways

In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found why stroke affects men and women differently. They showed Women have more strokes, and are...

More than one third of UK people have multiple health problems in midlife

In a new study from UCL, researchers found more than one in three British adults are suffering from two or more chronic health conditions...

Upstate New York DA’s discomfort wasn’t jet lag – it was a heart attack

David Soares finished a set of weightlifting during an early morning workout at a friend's home gym in Albany, New York, when he found...

Early COVID-19 symptoms differ among age groups, between men and women

In a new study from King's College London, researchers found symptoms for early COVID-19 infection differ among age groups and between men and women. These...

People with heart disease need more help to lose weight

In a new study from the National University of Ireland, researchers found weight loss is given insufficient priority in the management of heart patients...

Will you need a COVID-19 booster? What we know so far

Is a booster shot for your COVID-19 vaccine in your future? While it seems like only yesterday that people were calculating the date they could...

This drug duo may help cure COVID-19, study finds

COVID-19 continues to claim lives around the world and is infecting millions more. Although several vaccines have recently become available, making significant strides towards preventing...

Processed meat may increase your dementia risk, study shows

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that consuming a 25g serving of processed meat a day,...

How does sunscreen work? Can it really prevent wrinkles and cancer?

It’s summer, and before you head to the beach or pool, you might slather on sunscreen. But is it doing anything beyond preventing a sunburn? Can...

Too much body fat increases risk of these cancers

In a new study from the University of Cambridge, researchers found obesity increases the risk of developing cancers of the digestive system and it...