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COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant, study finds

In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found the delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is not particularly...

People with depression and anxiety may develop Alzheimer’s early

In a recent study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting, researchers found that having depression is known to increase your...

Leaky bladder? The problem might be in your head

If your bladder leaks when you cough, sneeze or laugh, or every time you come home–-even if you left 10 minutes ago––you're not alone. It's...

Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life

In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of a healthy life,...

Given a grim prognosis, stroke survivor proved doctors wrong

Mark Kincaid greeted spectators coming to the high school football game as he collected donations for his son's baseball team. His daughter, a cheerleader, was...

This type of job linked to lower risk of dementia in old age

In a new study from the University College London, researchers found people with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old...

This whole grain can reduce your risk of heart disease

In a new study from ICRISAT, researchers found the consumption of millets can reduce total cholesterol, triacylglycerols (commonly known as triglycerides) and BMI. They analyzed...

‘Version 2.0’ of COVID-19 vaccine quickly boosts immune system

In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers took one of the current COVID-19 vaccines, which is based on the novel coronavirus's infamous spike...

Many adults have this dangerous liver disease but they don’t know it

In a recent study published in Hepatology, researchers found that many middle-aged people from the Framingham Heart Study had strong liver fibrosis (scarring). The study is...

Blackcurrants may help lower your blood sugar after a meal

Berries are an important component of a healthy diet, being rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and polyphenols. In a recent study published in the British...