Scientists find the root cause of a deadly brain cancer
In a new study, researchers are hopeful that the identification of the origin and a specific gene needed for tumor growth could lead to...
Scientists find a new way to predict which COVID-19 patients will get worse
A patient enters the hospital struggling to breathe— they have COVID-19.
Their healthcare team decides to admit them to the hospital. Will they be one...
Brush your teeth to protect your heart health
In a recent study, researchers found that brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
The research was conducted...
Five vaccine myths debunked
Vaccine. The word conjures up a host of emotions, from relief and hope to skepticism and even fear.
In truth, says Dr. Patrick Gavigan, a...
These common food directly linked to cancer risk
In a recent study at Tel Aviv University, researchers found a direct link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in...
These blood types linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19
In two recent studies, researchers confirmed that blood type may affect a person’s risk for COVID-19 and severe illness from the disease.
The findings are...
Low blood pressure may actually increase early death risk in older people
In a recent study published in Age and Ageing, researchers found a link between low blood pressure (below 130/80) and higher death risk in...
Scientists find new antibiotic drugs against a wide range of bacteria
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that uniquely combine direct antibiotic killing of drug-resistant bacterial pathogens.
The research was...
Not sure about the COVID-19 Vaccine? Get the facts, then decide
Maybe you saw it on social media. Heard it from a friend or relative. Got it in an email. Or have just been wondering...
Men and women have different death risks after stroke
In a new study, researchers found that women were 39% more likely to die by 1 year after a first stroke.
The sex difference was...