High blood pressure drugs are safe in COVID-19 pandemic
Patients with high blood pressure have worse COVID-19 outcomes, and this led to speculation that some anti-hypertensive medications may pose increased risks to patients...
Eating this fish regularly may prevent type 2 diabetes
The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are widely known: their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent...
Medical cannabis could help reduce this brain disease
In a recent study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers found medical cannabis could help reduce essential tremor, a nervous system (neurological) disorder that...
Common drug for heart disease may reduce COVID-19 risk
Aspirin is an established, safe, and low-cost medication in long-standing common use in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and in the past...
Obesity linked to reduced blood flow to the brain
In a new study from Trinity College Dublin, researchers found that being overweight or obese can strongly reduce blood flow in the brain.
They also...
Gene therapy in Alzheimer’s disease may preserve memory function
In a new study from the University of California San Diego, researchers used gene therapy to prevent learning and memory loss in a mouse...
Some eye problems may increase death risk
In a recent study from the University of Michigan, researchers found that those with more severe vision impairment had a higher risk of all-cause...
Reduced kidney function may increase dementia risk
Chronic kidney disease is when a person's kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste from the blood and eliminate fluids.
In a new study...
This healthy diet may strongly prevent memory loss and dementia
In a new study, researchers found that eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil may protect your brain...
What parents need to know about COVID vaccines for kids
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout steadily steams ahead, one population is still left without one: children and adolescents.
Now, with months of vaccine clinical trial...