This deadly spider may help treat heart attacks, study finds
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found venom from a deadly native spider may actually save lives, by halting the...
Mediterranean diet may strongly prevent dementia, memory loss
In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found that eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil may...
Yale doctors demystify common gut problems
If the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issues gives you stomach cramps, you aren't alone.
But...
Your artery health may predict Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found that greater stiffening of the aorta, the main artery in the human body, is associated...
Long COVID more likely in these people, study finds
In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers found the presence of more than five symptoms of COVID-19 in the first week...
Lifelong tennis player has heart attack on the court
One balmy Wednesday evening, Kumar Seetharam devoured a slice of cheese pizza at his in-laws' house, then headed to a tennis court to hit...
Drinking too much coffee may damage your bone health
In a new study from the University of South Australia, researchers found that excess caffeine may be linked to an increased risk of bone...
50% of COVID patients in hospital develop complications
In a new study from the University of Liverpool, researchers found as many as one in every two people hospitalized with severe COVID-19 go...
This common diabetes drug could help reverse liver inflammation
In a recent study published in Genes & Development, researchers found common diabetes drug metformin could help reverse liver inflammation.
They showed that metformin can...
Why people with sleep apnea more likely to have high blood pressure
In a recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal, researchers found the potential cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea.
The study...