COVID-19 death risk is double earlier estimates
In a new study, researchers estimate the infection death rate of COVID-19 more than double estimates from other countries, with the greatest risk to...
Scientists find new way to detect pancreatic caner early
In a new study, researchers found that artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise for enabling earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, which is crucial to saving...
COVID-19 could damage endocrine system in your body
In a new study, researchers found that people with endocrine disorders may see their condition worsen as a result of COVID-19.
They explored the previous...
Stroke risk is 8 times higher in people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found although both flu and COVID-19 can raise the risk for a stroke, the odds appear to be eight...
Poor sleep linked to higher blood sugar, study shows
People with diabetes have high levels of blood sugar (or blood glucose). When blood sugar builds up too high, it causes harmful effects.
A study...
New, more infectious strain of COVID-19 virus now dominates global cases
In a new study, researchers have shown that a variation in the viral genome of COVID-19 improved its ability to infect human cells and...
How the body fights off urinary tract infections
Some people are better protected than others against urinary tract infections.
This may be because their bodies produce more of a protein called uromodulin.
In a...
COVID linked to this toe disease, new study shows
There's considerable controversy over whether "COVID toes"—red sores or lesions on the feet and hands in children and young adults—are truly caused by COVID-19.
In...
Parkinson’s disease is an autoimmune disease partly
A recent study from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and elsewhere added new evidence that Parkinson’s disease is partly an autoimmune disease.
It...
Most diets could help lose weight and lower blood pressure for less than 1...
Obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975, prompting a plethora of dietary recommendations for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction.
But so far, there has...