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Many people don’t get drugs for alcohol problems

About 14 million adults in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder (AUD). There are effective treatments. But a recent study found that they are...

This vitamin can prevent muscle damage after heart attack

In a new study from the Baker Institute, researchers found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack. The...

Very high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful, study finds

In a recent study from Emory University, researchers found very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol may be associated with an...

This new method can predict Alzheimer’s disease with nearly 100% accuracy

In a new study from Kaunas University, Lithuania, researchers developed a deep learning-based method that can predict the possible onset of Alzheimer's disease from...

She had a bleeding stroke and a clot-caused stroke – at the same time

Cathy Brophy went into the guest room to enjoy her guilty pleasure – the reality series "Below Deck." She fell asleep, only to eventually...

Double vaccination can half risk of long COVID

In a new study from King’s College London, researchers found Adults who have received a double vaccination are 49% less likely to have Long...

This vaccine may fight all COVID-19 variants effectively

In a recent study published in ACS Infectious Diseases, researchers found a heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine can fight against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. They...

These 2 high blood pressure drugs can prevent heart disease effectively

In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two...

With time and without masks, COVID-19 vaccines wane in protection

In a new study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found that the effectiveness of both the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19...

Shorter course of radiotherapy can safely treat prostate cancer

In a new study, researchers found advanced radiotherapy technology can safely deliver curative treatment for prostate cancer patients in as few as five sessions,...