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Scientists find how to reduce cytokine storm, the most common cause of COVID-19 death

In a new study, researchers found that a long-ignored white blood cell may be central to the immune system overreaction that is the most...

Mozart music may reduce seizure in people with epilepsy

In a new study, researchers found that that a Mozart composition may reduce seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy. The research was conducted by a...

COVID-19 strongly harms mental, physical health in people with this health problem

In a new study, researchers found that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a big impact on people with obesity as they struggle to manage...

This daily food may help reduce your risk of diabetes, high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that drinking milk is linked to a lower risk of diabetes and hypertension. They found a link between consuming...

This hormone therapy may strongly harm health in older people

When people have too little thyroid hormone, called hypothyroidism, they usually require lifelong treatment with levothyroxine to supplement the body’s thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4). Some...

This diabetes drug may protect against serious kidney diseases

Type 2 diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. In a recent study from Karolinska Institutet and elsewhere, researchers found that the use of...

This exercise can lift spirits of people with heart disease

In a new study, researchers suggest that heart patients who feel gloomy should try tai chi. The mind-body exercise was linked with a boost in...

This common diet may strongly harm your gut health

In a new study, researchers found that reducing salt intake to what's considered a healthier level appears to be good for both gut health...

Widespread face mask use could prevent a second COVID-19 wave

In a new study, researchers found that population-wide use of face masks keeps the coronavirus 'reproduction number' under 1.0, and prevents further waves of...

Why some non-smokers get lung disease COPD and some heavy smokers do not

In a new study, researchers found that people with small airways relative to the size of their lungs may have a lower breathing capacity...