DASH diet tops rankings for “heart-healthy” and “healthy eating”
In a new report from NIH, researchers show that dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has tied for first out of 39 diets for...
Common native American plant may help reduce diarrhea and pain
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Physiology, researchers found how plants with a long history of use by Native Americans worked to treat...
Cataract removal may reduce the dementia risk by 30%
In a new study, researchers found that undergoing cataract removal was linked to a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults.
The study reveals...
Scientists find rogue antibodies linked to severe COVID-19 illness
In a new study supported by NIH, researchers found the “rogue antibodies” linked to severe illness. They may help explain mechanisms associated with severe...
Pancreatic cancer diagnosis: What you need to know
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose early.
It is difficult to detect and diagnose for the following reasons:
There aren’t any noticeable signs or symptoms in...
COVID-19 booster provides stronger, longer protection than original vaccines
In a recent study, researchers found COVID-19 booster shots trigger much stronger and longer protection than full vaccination with two doses of the Pfizer...
Returning to life without masks in Chicago
Now that Chicago and Illinois no longer require masks in many places, you may be wondering how to re-enter the world again.
We wanted to...
How to protect your kidney health if you have diabetes
The best way to slow or prevent diabetes-related kidney disease is to try to reach your blood glucose and blood pressure goals.
Healthy lifestyle habits...
What happens to the brain in Alzheimer’s disease?
Many molecular and cellular changes take place in the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease. These changes can be observed in brain tissue...
People with heart defects at greater risk for severe COVID-19
In a new study from the CDC, researchers found people hospitalized with COVID-19 were up to twice as likely to die or be critically...