What parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
A COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived for children ages 5 to 11 – and with it, some important questions from parents.
Many are wondering about...
Common heartburn drugs may benefit your tooth and gum health
In a new study from the University at Buffalo, researchers found the use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease.
They...
This common food may reduce vascular disease in the brain
In a new study from the University of Bordeaux, researchers found a link between eating more fish and a lower risk of vascular brain...
Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
As Jara Herron walked down her hallway to feed her 10-day-old baby, she didn't feel right. She was nauseous. Her chest felt like elephants...
Moderna, Pfizer, Janssen vaccines: Which is best?
In a new study from the University of Texas, researchers analyzed COVID infection by vaccination status among 780,225 Veterans.
They found that protection against any COVID-19 infection...
Drinking coffee may affect your kidney health
Food and beverages may have important effects on kidney health, but the potential biological mechanisms involved are often unclear.
In a new study from John...
Fatty liver and high blood pressure together bring no more death risk
In a recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers found the combined effect of hypertension and fatty liver disease on death risk...
Why people with diabetes more likely to get severe COVID-19
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians have noted that certain patients are at especially high risk of developing severe illness or dying from coronavirus infection.
Type...
This sleep problem may increase your risk of deadly brain bleeding
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found insomnia may be a risk factor for a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm along...
Couple knew they would face heart problems together – but not like this
Kelly DiMaggio was used to being the patient. She was the one born with half a heart. She was the one who went through...