10 pandemic tips for older adults and the people who love them
If you’re an older adult, or you care about someone who is, this is a pivotal moment in the pandemic.
The first COVID-19 vaccines have...
E-cigarettes can cause inflammation in the gut
In a new study, researchers found that the chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading...
How the body responds to the COVID-19 vaccine
By now, everyone has seen countless images of people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
But once it’s injected into the upper arm, how does it actually...
Doing this can prevent millions of COVID-19 cases
In a new study, researchers found that cutting the COVID-19 infectious period could prevent millions of cases.
They found that a vaccine or medication that...
These vitamin supplements may prevent respiratory infections
Nutrition has a key role in cutting the risk of several infections, although exactly how it boosts immunity is complex and not fully understood.
Vitamins...
This food ingredient may strongly increase heart disease death risk
In a recent study, researchers found that banning a harmful ingredient from the food supply could prevent thousands of deaths from heart disease.
The research...
This common drug may reduce your risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent study published in Cell Press Sneak Peek found that a simple drug that has been used to lower cholesterol levels could be used...
Sleep disorders plague stroke survivors – and put them at risk
People who have strokes or mini-strokes often experience a wide range of sleep disorders in the months that follow, a problem that can put...
This healthy diet may reduce prostate cancer development
In a new study, researchers found that men with prostate cancer who had a Mediterranean-style diet fared better over the course of their disease.
The...
Will the new COVID-19 vaccines be safe?
Just within the past week, pharmaceutical companies have announced encouraging news about two COVID-19 vaccines in the final development phase.
As more vaccine developers announce...