Common painkillers do not increase COVID-19 death risk, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that the regular use of painkillers including ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac did not increase the risk of death...
This one-off kidney surgery could help treat high blood pressure, study shows
In a new study, researchers found a one-off operation that targets the nerves connected to the kidney has been found to maintain reduced blood...
COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer shows promising results, study shows
In a new study, researchers found a vaccine based on cutting-edge RNA gene technology showed promising potency against the new coronavirus in an early...
Oxygen therapy for COVID-19 could harm lung health
One of the hallmarks of severe COVID-19 is shortness of breath and significantly reduced levels of oxygen in the blood, called hypoxemia.
Upon hospitalization, these...
These healthy foods linked to lower diabetes risk
In two new studies, researchers found higher consumption of fruit, vegetables and whole-grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2...
New malaria discovery may offer antiviral treatment for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a strategy that could save years of drug discovery research and millions of dollars in drug development by...
Lung cancer death rate drops sharply in the US
In a new study, researchers found mortality rates from the most common lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), have fallen sharply in the...
COVID-19: Hospitalization much higher for those overweight
In a new study, researchers found people who are overweight, even if only modestly, are at greater risk of COVID-19 hospitalization.
The research was conducted...
This existing vaccine may prevent severe symptoms of COVID-19
Recent research has shown that live attenuated vaccines provide protection against lethal infections unrelated to the target pathogen of the vaccine.
They induce trained nonspecific...
These common muscle drugs may cause dangerous health problems in older people
Skeletal muscle relaxants are drugs that were approved years ago for short-term treatment of muscle spasms and back pain and are used today, without...