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This type of omega-3 may actually harm your heart health

Doctors often recommend Omega-3s to help patients lower their cholesterol and improve heart health. Those Omega-3s can come from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel,...

This study shows a new way to kill pancreatic cancer from within

In a recent study at the University of California San Diego, researchers found that a new tumor-penetrating therapy may enhance the effects of chemotherapy,...

This healthy diet may be bad to your bones

The vegan diet is trending currently. How this type of diet affects health is the subject of scientific studies. In a recent study at the...

This common drug is effective for preventing recurrent heart problems and strokes

In a new study from Duke University, researchers found that low- or regular-strength aspirin is equally safe and effective for preventing additional heart problems...

COVID-19 antibodies can last 8 months after infection, study finds

In a new study from San Raffaele hospital in Milan, researchers found that antibodies against the COVID-19 virus remained in the blood of patients...

This noise could boost your memory function and improve deep sleep

Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. Sleep disturbances have been observed in people with mild cognitive impairment, a warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease. The...

Americans are experiencing more chronic pain

In a new study from the University at Buffalo, researchers found Americans are in chronic pain, and what has been a long-standing and under-acknowledged...

This obesity drug can help both younger and older people lose weight

In a new study from Tel Aviv University, researchers found obesity drug semaglutide has similar effectiveness across different age groups with regard to weight...

Delaying second COVID vaccine dose may prevent deaths, study finds

In a new study from Mayo Clinic and elsewhere, researchers found that delaying the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines, at least for people aged...

This simple surgery can prevent strokes in people with heart problem

In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found that a simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes. They found that removing...