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These scans could help quickly detect COVID-19 in stroke patients

Scans of the upper lungs that already are part of evaluating some stroke patients also could help save time in detecting COVID-19 earlier than...

Depressive symptoms linked to high stroke risk

In a new study, researchers found that people with multiple depressive symptoms have an increased risk of stroke. They showed that individuals who scored higher...

Many ‘long-hauler’ COVID-19 patients have prolonged skin problems

In a new study, researchers found that some COVID-19 patients experience long-lasting skin symptoms that vary according to the type of COVID-19 skin rash. They...

This study shows a new way to fight pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers: Fewer than 10% of people with this type of cancer remain alive five years later. The tumor...

Most people have strong antibody response to COVID-19 for at least five months

In a new study, researchers found that the vast majority of people infected with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 mount a robust antibody response that is relatively...

People with these health problems have a higher risk of heart disease

In a new Clinical Practice Guideline, researchers suggest that all adults with endocrine disorders should be tested for high cholesterol and triglycerides to evaluate their risk of...

Scientists discover new drug to treat COVID-19

In a new study, researchers have identified a drug with the potential to provide treatment for COVID-19. The research was conducted by a team from...

Men with physical jobs have over 50% higher dementia risk, shows study

Men in jobs with hard physical work have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to men doing sedentary work, new research reveals. Based on...

Why people with dementia go missing

People with dementia are more likely to go missing in areas where road networks are dense, complicated and disordered, according to new research from...

Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA approved but still unproven

The United States has become the epicenter of the world in the ever-increasing pandemic of COVID-19. While public health prevention strategies of social distancing, crowd...