Nicotine exposure alone could cause dangerous high blood pressure in lungs
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that chronic exposure to inhaled nicotine alone increases blood pressure (hypertension), in both the...
For people with diabetes and COVID-19, blood sugar control is key
In a new study, researchers found new evidence that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at greater risk of a poor outcome if...
Scientists discover genetic cause of common vision loss
In a new study, researchers have identified a genetic mutation linked to a type of glaucoma, known as primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG).
This could open...
Your high blood pressure medication: Is there a COVID-19 connection?
If you have high blood pressure you may have heard that certain medications could put you at higher risk for COVID-19 complications, but one...
Schizophrenia drug combined with radiation may help treat deadly brain tumors
In a new study, researchers have found that adding a drug once commonly used to treat schizophrenia to traditional radiation therapy helped improve overall...
This stuff in men’s supplements may strongly harm health
In a new study, researchers provide a careful analysis of the medical consequences of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in men.
Most body-image studies have focused on...
This arthritis drug may show promise in treating COVID-19 lung damage
In a new study, researchers have launched a Phase III clinical study to test whether a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other...
This common sleep habit may strongly harm your heart health
In a recent study from the University of Notre Dame, researchers found that whether or not you go to bed on time could have...
Scientists find key predictors for severe COVID-19
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic progressive lung disease causing long-term breathing problems.
There are currently more than 1.2 million people with a...
12 things to know about pregnancy and COVID-19
More research is needed to better understand how the coronavirus affects moms and babies. An OB/GYN weighs in about what we know and don’t...