Low to moderate alcohol drinking may lower risk of this eye disease
In a new study from University College London and Moorfields, researchers found low to moderate alcohol consumption appears to be linked to a lower...
New study confirms COVID patients have higher risk for this brain disease
In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers found new evidence that COVID patients have an added risk of stroke.
They analyzed data...
This high blood pressure guideline can benefit people with kidney disease
In a recent guideline at Johns Hopkins, researchers give a recommendation for more intensive blood pressure management in kidney disease.
The guideline could, if followed,...
This study shows the cause of muscle weakness in older people
In a recent study at the University of Exeter, researchers found biological mechanisms that make people more susceptible to muscle weakness in later life.
They...
Common drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity do not increase breast cancer risk
In a new study from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, researchers found that commonly used medications for type 2 diabetes and...
Scientists find new way to reduce diabetes-related eye disease
In a new study from Indiana University, researchers found that early treatment with anti-VEGF injections reduces diabetic retinopathy.
Their 2-year results suggest that close monitoring...
Working long hours may increase risk of second heart attack
In a new study from The CHU de Québec-Université, researchers found that in patients who return to work after a heart attack, those who...
Scientists discover 13 new Alzheimer’s genes
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers used whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to discover rare genomic variants associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
They found...
1 in 4 parents won’t vaccinate their kids against COVID-19
In a new study from Indiana University, researchers found more than one-quarter of U.S. parents don't plan to vaccinate their kids for COVID-19, and...
Common high blood pressure drug may harm gut health in older people
In a recent study from Imperial College London, researchers found that a type of blood pressure-lowering medication, called a calcium-channel blocker, may be linked...