Drinking red wine for heart health? Read this before you toast
For years, studies have shown a relationship between drinking a moderate amount of red wine and good heart health, but experts say it's important...
Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect omicron?
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests are getting harder to find leading up to the Christmas holiday.
Adding to the confusion, new preliminary information that suggests some...
Scientists develop new device to detect skin cancer
In the United States alone, about 3.3 million people are diagnosed with basal and squamous cell cancers (skin cancers) per year.
Skin cancer is still...
Blood thinners may prevent cognitive decline in these older people
In a new study from the University of Sao Paulo, researchers found the blood thinner dabigatran produced similar results to warfarin for the prevention of cognitive...
All adults should get additional COVID-19 vaccine, especially in light of Omicron variant
As the Omicron variant spreads, COVID-19 vaccination is more important than ever.
Recently, the CDC extended recommendations for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines to...
Gum disease increases risks of mental problems and heart conditions
In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers found an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions...
Meditation may boost your immune system
In a new study from the University of Florida, researchers found meditation done at an intense level may bring a strong boost to the...
Changes in heart shape can predict future sudden cardiac arrest
In a new study from King's College London, researchers developed a new way to detect early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest, by analyzing...
Why mRNA vaccines can fight severe COVID-19 effectively
The first two vaccines created with mRNA vaccine technology—the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines—are arguably two of the most effective COVID vaccines developed to...
How to navigate the holidays if you’re immunocompromised
We hoped the holidays might look different this year.
But with Michigan and many other states struggling to manage COVID-19 surges and the arrival of...