Depression and anxiety worsened during the pandemic, heart disease risk is higher
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the physical health of millions of Americans, but it's also taken a toll on the country's mental...
Vegetable fat may decrease stroke risk, while animal fat increases it
In a new study from Harvard, researchers found eating higher total amounts of red meat, processed red meat and non-dairy animal fat increased the...
This stuff in blood may increase risk of liver cancer
In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found that patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who have high blood iron...
40% of COVID-19 survivors have a new disability, study finds
In a new study from Monash University, researchers found six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and...
Eating 2 or more servings of fish weekly may protect your brain health
In a new study from the University of Bordeaux, researchers found that healthy older people who eat two or more servings of fish a...
This study shows a new risk factor for severe COVID-19
In a recent study published in Current Issues in Molecular Biology, researchers found a protein that may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19.
The...
Sometimes, the best treatment for high blood pressure is to wait
In a recent study from the University of Missouri, researchers found that a doctor’s decision not to intensify high blood pressure treatment is often...
Why obesity increases heart damage in COVID-19
In a new study from a Colombian university, researchers found why obesity increases risk of heart complications in COVID-19.
In COVID-19 patients, obesity is the...
Heat therapy may benefit your health like exercise
Research consistently shows that exercise is key to well-being in nearly every facet of life; its positive impact is unquestioned.
But what about when people,...
Vascular problems may underlie Parkinson’s disease development
In a new study from Georgetown University, researchers found what appears to be a big vascular defect in patients with moderately severe Parkinson's disease.
The...