Green tea, coffee may help lower the death risk after stroke, heart attack
Drinking large amounts of green tea or a single cup of coffee each day may reduce the risk of death for people who survive...
Many older Americans with COVID-19 cannot isolate well at home
One of the most important ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 is for people who have tested positive or have symptoms, to isolate...
Many middle-aged people have this dangerous liver disease without knowing it
In a recent study at Boston University, researchers found that many middle-aged people from the Framingham Heart Study had strong liver fibrosis (scarring).
The study...
People doing this job may have higher risk of symptomless COVID-19
In a recent study at Harvard University and elsewhere, researchers found that grocery store employees are likely to be at heightened risk of COVID-19...
Doctors should discuss this health problem more often with people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that although doctors should discuss the problems of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, during each visit with patients...
Eating saturated fats may help reduce this pancreatic disease
In a new study, researchers found that people eating foods with saturated fats may have fewer symptoms if they develop pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of...
These common HIV drugs may help prevent leading cause of vision loss
In a new study, researchers have found a group of drugs that may help stop a leading cause of vision loss.
The drugs, known as...
Single Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 90% effective after 21 days
In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine provides "very high" protection from COVID-19 after 21 days—without a...
Scientists find a new link between inflammation and heart disease
Inflammation is part of an immune response to fight off pathogens and clear infections.
But patients with cardiac disease often have chronic inflammation that damages...
The triggers of broken heart syndrome you need to know
When you hear the term “broken heart syndrome” you might think of a husband and wife passing away within a short time of each...