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Head injuries may worsen cognitive decline decades later

In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive tests...

Vaccine-induced antibodies may not beat new COVID-19 variants

New variants of the COVID-19 virus have arisen throughout the world, including variants that might possess an increased ability to spread or evade the...

Scientists find how to treat heart disease in type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers discovered one of the reasons why more than 50% of people with type 2 diabetes die from heart disease. And...

Flu shot linked to fewer, less severe COVID-19 cases

In a new study, researchers found that people who received a flu shot last flu season were much less likely to test positive for...

Common high blood pressure drugs may actually raise blood pressure

In a recent study at Yeshiva University, researchers found that commonly prescribed drugs used to lower blood pressure can actually have the opposite effect...

This study shows big differences between severe and mild COVID-19

In a recent study from La Jolla Institute for Immunology and elsewhere, researchers found that people with severe COVID-19 cases may be left with...

This existing drug may help treat blinding eye disease in older people

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers found that treating patients with an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...

Lower dose of this depression drug can effectively reduce pain

In a new study, researchers found that reducing the standard dose of IV-administered ketamine in half is as effective as the larger, standard dose...

This eye problem can affect your physical and mental health

In a new study, researchers found that people suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without...

Why heart patients should get COVID-19 vaccine

Because people with heart disease are likely to experience complications from COVID-19, Rush cardiologists are encouraging their patients to get the COVID-19 vaccine when...