These existing drugs can kill COVID-19 virus, study finds
Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers worldwide have been looking for ways to treat COVID-19.
And while the COVID-19 vaccines represent the best measure...
Mental problems may increase death risk in men with heart failure
In a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, researchers found men with heart failure have worse long-term survival rates if they have...
Diabetes drug metformin may reverse liver inflammation
The diabetes drug metformin — derived from a lilac plant that’s been used medicinally for more than a thousand years — has been prescribed...
Living at high altitudes could lower chance of having a deadly stroke
Could living at high altitudes affect your chance of suffering a stroke?
This intriguing question is at the heart of a new study in open-access...
The best, worst and unproven tools to care for your teeth
Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of...
This stuff in the brain can predict memory decline in Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers compared how well different Alzheimer's biomarkers predict the progression of the disease and its effect on...
New drug combo can effectively treat COVID-19 infection
Countries with greater resources are opening up for a more normal life. But COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus are still a big threat in...
Bigger waistlines increase the risk of liver damage in type 2 diabetes
In a new study from Lariboisiere Hospital in France, researchers found a link between larger waistlines and the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
She put off heart symptoms until it was almost too late
When she's not biking, hiking or swimming, Bev Pohlit can probably be found tending to the vegetables growing in her quarter-acre backyard in Sinking...
Blood pressure-lowering drugs could benefit healthy people, study finds
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers found blood pressure-lowering medication can prevent serious health conditions such as strokes, heart failure and...