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Could this drug treat COVID-19 effectively?

In a new study, researchers are testing the antiviral drug remdesivir as a viable medicine to treat COVID-19 in late January. The drug was originally...

What to know about COVID-19 if you have diabetes

An endocrinologist with diabetes shares guidance on how to manage the condition during the pandemic.   Uncertainty surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, may be especially unsettling...

This study shows new method to reverse aging and chronic inflammation

In a recent study from UC Berkeley, researchers have identified a molecular “switch” that controls the immune machinery responsible for chronic inflammation in the...

Lost sleep could set you up for Alzheimer’s

In two new studies, researchers found that lack of sleep could help promote the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The first study shows that different forms...

This pain killer drug may increase hip fracture risk

A recent study from Central South University found that the use of pain medication tramadol was linked to a higher risk of hip fractures...

An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay

In a new study, researchers found that taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems...

New drug may offer better treatment for chronic heart failure

In a new study, researchers report a successful third-phase clinical trial on a new drug, which could potentially offer a new treatment for chronic...

Most diets could lead to weight loss and lower blood pressure, but the effects...

In a new study, researchers found that most diets result in similar modest weight loss and improvements in heart disease risk factors over a...

This drug may offer new treatment for COVID-19 lung distress

In a new study, researchers found that a new drug for lung fibrosis shows promise for treating certain life-threatening effects of COVID-19. The research was...

Exercise better than weight loss for boosting heart health in type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that the function of the heart can be significantly improved in patients with type 2 diabetes through exercise. They...