A weak heart can cause a suffering brain
In a new study, researchers found that heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center, from which cognitive deficits arise.
They found...
Genes that increase obesity risk also can protect against diseases
In a new study, researchers found a range of genes that are linked to both elevated levels of body fat, as well as offering...
This vitamin may help fight COVID-19, reduce inflammation
In a new study, researchers found that a small basic compound like vitamin B6 in bananas or fish could be key to a robust...
This diet may help prevent brain aging
In a new study, researchers found a healthy Mediterranean diet may help keep the aging brain sharp.
The diet includes olive oil, beans, nuts, fruits,...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help people survive severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people who took statins to lower cholesterol were approximately 50% less likely to die if hospitalized for...
Alzheimer’s disease may harm women and men in different ways
In a new study, researchers found that the ravages of Alzheimer's may strike later in women than men, but once it takes hold women...
Blood tests can detect severe COVID-19 early
When patients with COVID-19 arrive in emergency rooms, there are relatively few ways for doctors to predict which ones are more likely to become...
This new drug could reduce “bad” cholesterol by 50%
In the United States, approximately 7% of adults have untreated LDL cholesterol at levels greater than or equal to 190 mg per deciliter.
It is...
Smartphones could help prevent this blinding eye disease
In a new study, researchers found that smartphones could be used to scan people's eyes for early-warning signs of glaucoma—helping to prevent severe ocular...
You don’t need opioid painkillers that much after surgery
In a new study, researchers found that a prescribing guideline tailored to patients' specific needs reduced opioid pills prescribed after major surgery.
They found a...