This widely used pain drug may cause low blood sugar
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found popular pain drug opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) may increase the risk of...
Stressful presidential elections may harm your heart health
The 2016 U.S. presidential election may have worsened some heart problems for people with underlying cardiovascular disease, according to two new studies that suggest...
What to expect from COVID-19
Throughout the country, states are opening up and lifting COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place for more than a year at a time...
This metal in the brain strongly linked to depression
Depressive disturbances are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide. The causes are complex and to date only partially understood. The trace element lithium appears...
Poor oral health may increase liver cancer risk by 75%
In a new study from Queen's University, researchers found poor oral health is linked to a much higher risk of liver cancer.
Poor oral health...
Common type 2 diabetes drugs can benefit people with asthma
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found type 2 diabetes patients who also have asthma are benefitting from a diabetes medication.
These types...
‘Brain fog’ persists among COVID-19 long-haulers, study finds
In a new study from DePaul University, researchers found as people with long-haul COVID-19 continue to recover from their illness, brain and cognitive symptoms...
What you need to know about sudden cardiac arrest
The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to immediately stop pumping.
Sudden cardiac arrest is...
Older people need to be aware of this dangerous eye disease
In a recent study presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting, researchers found that more Americans are being diagnosed...
Too much TV watching in midlife may increase cognitive decline later
In three new studies, researchers found that spending moderate to high amounts of time watching television throughout midlife was linked to greater cognitive decline...