High level of this stuff in body may reduce lifespan more than 10 years
In a new study, researchers found that extreme values of serum uric acid levels in the blood can markedly reduce a patient's chance of...
Lung scans for stroke patients could provide earlier COVID-19 detection
In a new study, researchers found computed tomography angiogram (CTA) scans may offer fast and early detection of COVID-19 in acute ischemic stroke (AIS)...
This stuff could cause infection and spread of COVID-19, breakthrough study shows
In a new study, researchers have found what makes the COVID-19 virus highly infectious and able to spread rapidly in human cells.
They described how...
Aspirin could benefit these people most, study shows
In a new study, researchers found an X-ray test commonly used to assess the hardening of the arteries could help doctors decide whether the...
This common vitamin may protect you from type 2 diabetes
In a recent study at Peking University in Beijing, researchers found higher levels of vitamin D in the body are linked to a lower...
New research shows two root causes of severe COVID-19
People infected by the novel coronavirus can have symptoms that range from mild to deadly.
In two recent studies at Rockefeller University, researchers found that...
This implantable patch could monitor and treat heart disease
Pacemakers and other implantable cardiac devices used to monitor and treat arrhythmias and other heart problems have generally had one of two drawbacks:
They are...
Scientists find new method to treat diabetic eye disease
In a new study, researchers found reported the results of the largest clinical trial for diabetic retinopathy.
The study highlights a new approach that could...
Why some common high blood pressure drugs can cause skin inflammation
Beta-blockers are often used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. However, in some patients, they can trigger or exacerbate psoriasis, an...
Scientists find a big cause of leaky gut, fatty liver disease
Excessive consumption of fructose -- a common sweetener in the American diet -- can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably...