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The long view on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy

The mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, are among the most powerful vaccines the world has ever seen. According to clinical trial...

People with this personality trait more likely to have heart attacks

In a recent study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, researchers found that heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could...

These drugs may benefit people with diabetes and depression

In a new study from the National Taiwan University Hospital, researchers found people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower...

Why some people more prone to tooth loss

In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers identified and classified how different people respond to the accumulation of dental plaque, the...

Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of common bowel diseases

In a new study from McMaster University and elsewhere, researchers found a higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with higher risk of inflammatory...

Keeping your brain active may delay Alzheimer’s dementia 5 years

In a new study from Rush University, researchers found that reading, writing letters and playing card games or puzzles in later life may delay...

High blood sugar can ‘reprogram’ stem cells, damaging heart health

In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found high blood sugar can "reprogram" stem cells, leading to a lasting increase in...

COVID-19 vaccine protection is lower and slower in people with this health problem

In a new study from the University of Miami, researchers found for the first time that people with liver disease who receive mRNA COVID-19...

Scientists develop new vaccine to prevent pancreatic cancer

In a new study published in Stem Cell Reports, researchers advanced an old concept to develop a new strategy to train the immune system...

Lingonberry juice can help lower high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found that long-term drinking of lingonberry juice lowers high blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels. The...