This common pain killer may boost hip fracture risk
In a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, researchers found that the use of the pain medication tramadol was linked...
Good news: Mild COVID-19 can induce lasting antibody protection
In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found that months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have...
Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health
In a new study from Emory University, researchers found younger adults with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have lower levels of...
This study finds an important cause of arthritic pain
In a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers found that antibodies existing in the joints before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis...
Yes, the COVID vaccine came out super-quickly—but here’s why it’s safe
Remember when the pandemic started and some people were really into baking bread?
Lots of people embraced the comfort of sourdough to get them through...
This therapy helps a man blind for 40 years regain some sight
In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers used a form of gene therapy to restore partial vision in a blind person.
They...
Quickly finding – and treating – the cause of a stroke may prevent more
Identifying the cause of a stroke or mini-stroke within 48 hours could help pinpoint the treatment to help prevent additional strokes, new guidelines say.
The...
Scientists find a simple tool to predict your risk of Alzheimer’s
In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers developed an algorithm that combines data from a simple blood test and brief memory...
Fat around the heart may strongly increase your risk of heart failure
In two new studies from Mount Sinai, researchers found that having excess pericardial fat—fat around the heart—increases the risk of developing heart failure, especially...
Diet to lower blood pressure also provides other health benefits
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Public health advocates frequently site Americans' high-sodium diet as one factor in...