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COVID-19 could harm young adults much harder than thought, Harvard scientists warn

In a recent study at Harvard University, researchers found that COVID-19 is far from benign when it strikes young adults. Once they are hospitalized, 1...

What you should know about diabetes

An estimated 25.8 million people in the United States are living with diabetes – but many still don’t understand the basics of the condition. Over...

Smog exposure linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest

Exposure to ozone, the main ingredient in smog – even at levels below federal safety standards – may increase the risk of going into...

This new test could provide cheaper, faster portable COVID-19 diagnosis

In a new study, researchers developed a new infection test that could provide cheaper, faster COVID-19 diagnosis. The research was conducted by a team at...

Women have a higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men

In a new study, researchers found that women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within five years after their...

What social distancing may do to your brain

Have you recently wondered how social-distancing and self-isolation may be affecting your brain? In a new study, researchers discovered a brain molecule that functions as...

This health problem is the leading risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization

In a new study, researchers found chronic kidney disease to be the leading risk factor for hospitalization from COVID-19. The research was conducted by A...

Replacing red meat with plant foods may reduce your heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be linked to...

Harvard scientists reverse age-related vision loss, eye damage

In a new study, researchers have successfully restored vision by turning back the clock on aged eye cells in the retina to recapture youthful...

Dose of exercise matters for people with type 2 diabetes

In a recent study at the University of Calgary and elsewhere, researchers found for people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like...