Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Exposure to trauma and other adverse experiences during childhood increases lifelong risk for cardiovascular disease and death, regardless of a person's health during young...
One-week radiotherapy could benefit women with early stage breast cancer
In a new study, researchers found that a one-week course of radiotherapy in fewer but larger daily doses is as safe and effective as...
How to manage chronic health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
As many as 40% of Canadians suffer from underlying medical conditions that put them at increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease, and those over...
Early obesity linked to dangerous blood clots in men
In a new study, researchers found that Men with a history of obesity in their late teens are, in adult life, more at risk...
This new drug shows promise in battle against COVID-19
In several new studies, researchers found that a new anti-viral drug has had positive results in laboratory tests against COVID-19.
They drug is developed by...
COVID-19 linked to higher stroke risk in some patients, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 might raise stroke risk in young and middle-aged adults, with virus-linked blood clots causing severe damage...
This diabetes drug may help prevent serious kidney problems
In a new study, researchers found that the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to treat type 2 diabetes may help to lower...
Millions of US workers at risk of COVID-19 infections on the job
In a new study, researchers found that 14.4 million workers face exposure to infection once a week and 26.7 million at least once a...
How could COVID-19 and the body’s immune response affect the brain?
Picower Institute researchers are embarking on experiments to learn the mechanisms by which coronavirus might affect mental health. MIT news
Written by David Orenstein, Picower...
This blood test may help detect cancer before symptoms appear
In a new study, researchers have developed a blood test that could help detect many types of cancer in people with no history or...