Two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations are due to these 4 health problems
In a new study, researchers found a majority of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide are attributable to at least one of four pre-existing conditions: obesity,...
Plant-based diets can improve your heart function, brain health
In a new study, researchers found that people could improve their heart health and brain function by changing their diet.
They found that by eating...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective, large study confirms
In a new study, researchers found that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is 94% effective.
They tested 1.2 million people in Israel.
The researchers also found there...
Why some people have dangerous diabetes complications
In a new study, researchers found that not all diabetes is created equally and high blood sugar isn’t the only culprit of significant complications.
They...
This food may worsen inflammatory bowel diseases
In a recent study published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers found that consumption of fructose (i.e. fruit sugar) may worsen intestinal inflammation...
Some depression drugs may increase death risk
In a recent study at Rutgers and Columbia University, researchers found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications...
Scientists find new way to prevent recurrent stroke
In a new study, researchers found that a surgical procedure dramatically reduced the rate of recurrent strokes among patients with atherosclerotic disease.
They demonstrated that...
This thing can worsen the situation in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that in patients with severe COVID-19, the innate immune system overreacts.
This overreaction may underlie the formation of blood...
This diet can increase heart disease and death risk
In a new study, researchers found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.
The...
How to avoid blood clots in COVID-19
It seems like every week new data comes out about blood clots in patients with COVID-19.
Thrombosis puts someone hospitalized for COVID-19 more at risk...