Alcohol may cause immediate harm on the heart in these people
A daily alcoholic drink for women or two for men might be good for heart health, compared to drinking more or not drinking at...
COVID-19 variants: what do new mutations to SARS-CoV-2 mean
New SARS-CoV-2 mutations in the U.K. and the U.S. have raised alarms. A Michigan expert weighs in.
News reports abound about the fact that SARS-CoV-2,...
New antiviral drug 10 times more effective against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that the antiviral drug plitidepsin is between 10 and 100 times more effective against SARS-CoV-2, including the new...
Drug prices in the US are 2.56 times those in other countries
In a new study, researchers found that prescription drug prices in the United States are much higher than in other nations, with prices in...
Frequently asked patient questions about the Covid-19 vaccine
This FAQ from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is provided to help answer patient questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
These recommendations are based...
This healthy diet may cut your diabetes risk by nearly one third
In a recent study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers examined more than 25,000 women’s diets.
They found that women who adhered to a Mediterranean...
Some bone disease drugs may protect you from COVID-19
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become thin, weak and fragile, such that even a minor bump or accident can cause a broken bone.
In...
This study finds root causes of severe COVID-19 and may save more patients
People infected by the COVID-19 virus can have symptoms that range from mild to deadly.
In two recent studies published on Science, researchers at Rockefeller...
COVID-19 can increase death risk in pregnant women
In a new study, researchers found that contracting COVID-19 while pregnant can have deadly consequences for the mother.
They found that the COVID-19 mortality rate...
High blood pressure in women often mistaken for menopause
In a new paper, researchers found that up to 50% of women develop high blood pressure before the age of 60 but the symptoms—for...