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...
This anti-obesity drug can lead to large weight loss
In a new study, researchers found that the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, can lead to large weight loss.
The finding establishes the reliability and robustness...
COVID-19 blood flow changes may cause ‘brain fog,’ depression
In a new study, researchers found that blood vessel damage and impaired oxygen delivery related to COVID-19 play a role in mood changes and...
New blood pressure-lowering guidelines could benefit 25 million Americans with chronic kidney disease
In a new guideline, researchers give a recommendation for more intensive blood pressure management in kidney disease.
The guideline could, if followed, benefit nearly 25...
This common diabetes drug may lower death risk in COVID-19
Metformin is an established, generic medication for managing blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
It also reduces inflammation proteins like TNF-alpha that...
People with these 2 mental problems may develop Alzheimer’s early
In a new study, researchers found that having depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
They found that if people do...
A new method to predict which COVID-19 patients will get worse
In a recent study from Michigan Medicine, researchers developed an algorithm to predict which COVID-19 patients are likely to quickly deteriorate while hospitalized.
The study...
Is too much cardio bad for you? Probably not, study says
Some research has shown that ultra-fit athletes such as marathon runners can have cardiac damage such as heart scarring or arrhythmia, raising the question...