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Total deaths during the pandemic far exceed those attributed to COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that for every two deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U.S., a third American dies as a result...

This common stomach drug may help fight COVID-19, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that an affordable anti-microbial drug used to treat stomach ulcers and bacterial infections could fight COVID-19 in animals. The...

Experimental cocktail treatment given to President Trump could reduce COVID-19 symptoms, study confirms

In a new study, researchers found that the antibody cocktail given to President Trump was effective in reducing COVID-19 symptoms in animal models. They reported...

This low-carb diet may protect against heart disease and diabetes in older people

Older adults with obesity are at a particularly high risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Rather than total...

This gut inflammation may be an early sign of COVID-19

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life-threatening but usually subsides. In a recent study at the University...

These pre-existing conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19 patients

A new study of COVID-19 patients confirmed that cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, stroke and cancer can increase a...

What’s jaw pain and how to deal with it?

Your jaw works hard every day so you can laugh, talk, smile, and eat. When it’s working properly, you may not give it much thought. But...

How to deal with chronic disease during COVID-19 pandemic

Coping with emergencies is challenging in the best of situations. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are just trying to get by each day. For...

How stress causes gray hair

A new study shows that stress really can give you gray hair. Researchers found that the body’s fight-or-flight response plays a key role in turning...

Exercise could slow age-related memory loss, study finds

Exercise is important for your body and your brain at any age. A new study reveals how physical activity may slow the decline in learning...