Wearing masks in this way could cut COVID-19 transmission by 95%
In a new study, researchers found that tight-fitting masks can reduce COVID-19 transmission by 95%.
They found in lab settings, wearing cloth or medical masks...
This ‘gamechanger’ drug can treat obesity by cutting body weight by 20%
In a new study, researchers found that one third (35%) of people who took a new drug for treating obesity lost more than one-fifth...
These workers 7 times as likely to get severe COVID-19
In a recent study at the University of Glasgow, researchers found that healthcare workers are 7 times as likely to have severe COVID-19 infection...
This drug may make vaccines more effective in older people
Older adults are at high risk of being severely affected by infectious diseases, but unfortunately, most vaccines in this age group are less efficient...
This small habit can make big progress in diabetes control
In a recent study presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, researchers found that regular heat exposure...
Eating whole eggs bad for your heart, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a person's intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was linked to a higher risk of death, while...
Prediabetes diagnosis not useful in older people
In a new study, researchers found that older adults who are classified as having “prediabetes” due to moderately elevated measures of blood sugar usually...
Common anticancer drug may improve outcome in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that treating severe COVID-19 patients with the anticancer drug bevacizumab may reduce mortality and speed up recovery.
On average,...
Cannabis could reduce blood pressure in older people
In a new study, researchers found that medical cannabis may reduce blood pressure in older adults.
The study is the first of its kind to...
Drinking more coffee linked to lower heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers found that drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee may reduce heart failure risk.
The research was conducted by...