An unhealthy heart could lead to a higher risk of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people with unhealthy heart structures and poorer functioning hearts have a much higher risk of being diagnosed...
Scientists find a way to prevent millions of COVID-19 cases
In a recent study at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and elsewhere, researchers found that cutting the COVID-19 infectious period could prevent...
This study shows the key to treating type 2 diabetes
Formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting the way the body metabolizes glucose, a sugar that’s a key...
Scientists improve the energy efficiency of wearable health device
NC State's flexible heat harvesting device shows better efficiency at retaining heat to power the device.
Engineers continue to improve the efficiency of a flexible...
COVID vaccines: Does it matter which one you get?
The consensus from University of Michigan experts is you should get whichever COVID-19 vaccine is offered to you.
Each of the three currently authorized COVID-19...
This drug for mental health may harm the brain
In a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers found that a commonly used antipsychotic medication is linked to adverse changes in brain structure.
They...
How eating a whole-food, plant-based diet can prevent COVID-19
Although our efforts have been focused on reducing the spread of the virus, millions of Americans are simultaneously dealing with heart disease.
And having heart...
Type 2 diabetes linked to high risk of this brain disease
In a new study, researchers found that there is convincing evidence that type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
They...
Scientists develop a safe, low-cost new COVID-19 vaccine
In a new study, researchers developed a low-cost COVID-19 vaccine that could be produced in the United States and worldwide using existing influenza virus...
This type of work strongly linked to high cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found new clues why night shift workers are at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.
They tested healthy...