What is long COVID?
In fall 2020, clinicians at Emory began treating a growing group of patients who had seemingly recovered from acute COVID-19 illness, but still suffered...
Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women
Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest...
Beetroot may protect against high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers found that eating a small amount of beetroot may help prevent high blood pressure...
This depression drug can help reduce death risk in COVID-19
In a recent study, researchers found an inexpensive oral antidepressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to...
This personality trait linked to higher dementia risk, study confirms
In a new study from the Florida State University, researchers found that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease are often visible early...
Night shift work may increase risks of these heart problems
In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found people who work night shifts are at increased risk of developing an...
Will flu season be bad this year?
"We did not see one flu case at Cedars-Sinai last year, which is unheard of.
That was because everyone was masking, socially distancing, being very...
This artery problem could mean severe COVID-19 risk
In a new study from Newcastle University, researchers found assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying...
Athletic mom’s undiagnosed condition led to 2 strokes
Kelly Naab was waiting in a drive-thru lane with her two young boys in the back seat when her body suddenly felt strange. Her...
If you have high blood pressure before this age, watch out for your dementia...
In a new study from the University of Melbourne and elsewhere, researchers found individuals who are diagnosed with high blood pressure at ages 35-44...