Extreme heat waves may increase death in heart disease

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found that extreme heat waves have a deadly connection with cardiovascular mortality. The research is published in JAMA Network...

Drawing tests could detect Alzheimer’s disease

Changes in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawing task only. Scientists from...

Krill oil may improve muscle function in older people

In a recent study from the University of Glasgow, scientists found that krill oil may be beneficial to muscle function and size in healthy...

Vitamin D supplements may prevent bone loss caused by diabetes drug

Scientists from the University of Maryland found that vitamin D supplementation may help offset damaging bone loss that occurs in some people who take...

Scientists develop rapid COVID-19 test to identify variants in hours

Scientists from UT Southwestern developed CoVarScan, a rapid COVID-19 test that detects the signatures of eight hotspots on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They showed that their...

Certain antioxidants may reduce your dementia risk

Scientists from NIH found that certain antioxidants in these foods may also reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The research is published...

2 in 5 COVID-19 survivors get a new disability, study finds

In a recent study from Monash University, scientists found six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and...

Opioid addiction and withdrawal: What you should know

UConn Today sat down with Dr. Lakshit Jain, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, to learn more about what's really involved in...

Soil pollution is linked to heart disease

Scientists from the University Medical Center Mainz found that pesticides and heavy metals in soil may have detrimental effects on the heart system. The research...

Sunscreen is still a smart way to protect your skin

Summer has arrived and with it so have dreams of beach vacations, trips to the waterpark and outdoor activities. After months of winter's colder temperatures,...