Many older dental patients prescribed opioids incorrectly
In a new study, researchers found that many older patients receiving opioids at dental visits also use psychotropic medications—a potentially harmful combination.
The research was...
Why people with obesity and diabetes more likely to have severe COVID-19
In a new review study, researchers found that COVID-19 works with bacteria to increase disease severity in obesity and diabetes.
The combined effects of the...
This brain disease can be first symptom of COVID-19 in many people
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been working to better understand the varied symptoms of the disease.
One of the most concerning...
Healthy heart habits may lower high blood pressure risk years later
In a new study, researchers found that better heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 (LS7) scale, was linked...
New blood test could find undetected COVID-19 cases
In a new study, researchers have developed a new blood test capturing previous exposure to COVID-19.
The new blood test looks for antibody signatures in the blood to...
This mental problem may double risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found people who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to develop dementia later...
This COVID-19 drug may increase heart disease risk
Debates over whether hydroxychloroquine should be taken to help lessen the duration and impact of COVID-19 have revolved around the drug's reputation for causing...
This diet may prevent or even reverse Alzheimer’s, study shows
Chronic degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s are attributed to more than 70% of deaths globally and oxidative stress, chronic metabolic acidosis, and free radicals...
This new therapy could reduce COVID-19 death rate by 70%
In a recent study at the Miguel Hernández University and elsewhere, researchers found a cellular therapy tested on 13 patients with ventilation was efficient...
Turmeric may help reduce knee pain in arthritis
In a new study, researchers found an extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, could effectively reduce knee pain in patients with...