Lower dose of this depression drug can effectively reduce pain
In a new study, researchers found that reducing the standard dose of IV-administered ketamine in half is as effective as the larger, standard dose...
This eye problem can affect your physical and mental health
In a new study, researchers found that people suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without...
Why heart patients should get COVID-19 vaccine
Because people with heart disease are likely to experience complications from COVID-19, Rush cardiologists are encouraging their patients to get the COVID-19 vaccine when...
Parkinson’s disease is on your skin
In a new study, researchers found it is possible to identify Parkinson's based on compounds found on the surface of the skin.
They developed a...
This diet can make normal liver tissue behave like tumor
In a new study, researchers found Normal, non-cancerous liver tissue can act like tumor tissue when exposed to a diet high in fat, linking...
Dementia may be a risk factor for infection but not death from COVID-19
People who have dementia are at much higher risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, but no more likely to die from it than those...
Intensive lifestyle change can benefit most people with type 2 diabetes, but not all
For people who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes, the first line of treatment is usually lifestyle intervention, including weight loss...
Adding these drugs to statins may lower stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found that taking the triglyceride-lowering medication icosapent ethyl cut the risk of stroke by an additional 36% in people...
Painkiller drugs may boost or suppress COVID-19 depending on when you use them
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs.
In addition to taking NSAIDs for chronic conditions such as arthritis, people take them...
This daily beverage may lower prostate cancer risk
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the sixth leading cause of cancer death in men.
Nearly three out of four cases occur...