Lower dose of this drug can reduce breast cancer risk with less side effect
While the drug tamoxifen reduces the risk of developing breast cancer and prevents recurrence, the side-effects cause many women to discontinue their treatment.
In a...
COVID-19 patients fare worse when they have this health issue
In a new study, researchers found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have worse outcomes if they have high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, regardless of...
Lack of this vitamin may lead to dementia, study finds
In a recent study published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia, researchers suggest that iron deposits in the brain—resulting from alcohol-induced vitamin B1 deficiency—can be regarded...
Health declining in Gen X and Gen Y, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that recent generations show a worrying decline in health compared to their parents and grandparents when they were...
How oral health may affect your heart, brain and risk of death
Dental cavities could significantly increase the risk of a life-threatening stroke from bleeding in the brain, according to new research.
Past studies have shown a...
Many people show new symptoms months after COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found about half of survivors of COVID-19 who have been hospitalized report symptoms that did not exist before their...
Cancer therapy may also help treat some autoimmune diseases
In a new study, researchers found disrupting the interaction between cancer cells and certain immune cells is more effective at killing cancer cells than...
Scientists find how to repair damaged brain after stroke
Most stroke victims don't receive treatment fast enough to prevent brain damage.
In a new study, researchers developed technology to "retrain" cells to help repair...
High vitamin D levels may prevent COVID-19, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that when it comes to COVID-19, having vitamin D levels above those traditionally considered sufficient may lower the...
Healthy life style can reduce your risks of two most deadly diseases
In a new study, researchers found that the same lifestyle habits that protect the heart can also curb the risk of a range of...