What you need to know about the Delta variant
For more than 40 years, UCI infectious disease researcher Michael Buchmeier has studied coronaviruses, and he's one of the leading experts on SARS-CoV-2, the...
Drinking enough water could prevent heart failure
In a new study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, researchers found staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of...
This vitamin B3 may help treat vision loss
In a recent study published in Stem Cell Reports, researchers found that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, can inhibit aggressive cell transformations during wound...
This nutrient may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
In a recent study published in Diabetes Care, researchers found that a higher intake of manganese is associated with a lower type 2 diabetes risk...
This drug can be a low-cost heart failure treatment
In a new study from the University of Shizuoka, researchers found sarpogrelate, an antiplatelet drug, has potential as a new heart failure therapy and...
More frequent alcohol drinking increases risk for these cancers
In a new study from the Seoul National University, researchers found the frequency of drinking alcohol may be a more important risk factor for...
This drug is effective in treating severe COVID-19, study finds
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has infected over 165 million people worldwide causing nearly 3.5 million deaths. Recent vaccination efforts have been hindered by multiple coronavirus...
This type of food may help control blood pressure
In a new study from Queen’s University, researchers found flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on...
This stuff in eyes provide a peek at your Alzheimer’s disease risk
Amyloid plaques are protein deposits that collect between brain cells, hindering function and eventually leading to neuronal death.
They are considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's...
Exercise can maintain normal heart rhythm, study finds
In a new study from the University of Adelaide, researchers found a six-month exercise program helps maintain normal heart rhythm and reduces the severity...