This study shows when surgery is not safe for older people
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco found the poor physical function, dementia, and depression all raise older people’s risk of...
This method may provide additional barrier against the spread of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that in the battle to slow or prevent the transmission of viruses, such as the novel coronavirus, continuously...
This diabetes can be an early sign of pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found that one of the most recently identified types of diabetes, type 3c or pancreatogenic diabetes, could also be...
Drinking sugary soda may increase risk of this dangerous kidney disease
In a new study, researchers found that regular drinking of sugary soda sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup reduces kidney blood flow, which may lead...
This new COVID therapy is safe, with 76% patients improving
In a new study, researchers report that the U.S.’s first plasma transfusion treatment for COVID-19 shows 19 out of 25 patients improved with the...
Heavy cannabis use could affect your DNA, harm brain and heart functions
In a new study, researchers found that heavy cannabis use has an impact on human DNA but the effect is stronger in people who...
Your mouthwash may be a good weapon to prevent COVID-19 transmission
In a new study, researchers found that readily available dental mouthwashes have the potential to destroy the lipid envelope of coronaviruses, combating virus replication...
Scientists discover new genetic markers of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers have identified new genetic links with type 2 diabetes among 433,540 people.
It is the largest study of its kind...
How COVID-19 could harm your brain, according to UCLA scientists
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country, much attention has been paid to the devastating effects of the virus on the lungs.
But doctors are learning...
Scientists find new drug that may help treat heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s
A recent study from Creighton University and UCLA, researchers found a new drug that holds exciting possibilities for the treatment of cancers and many...