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This common nutrient is good for your heart rate

Omega-3 fatty acids have a long history of being heart-healthy, but exactly why and how has been less clear. In a recent study at the...

New retinal implants can give artificial vision to the blind

In a new study, researchers developed technology that could partially restore vision in blind people. The research was conducted by a team at Ecole Polytechnique...

Helping people with COVID-19 avoid blood clots

It seems like every week new data comes out about blood clots in patients with COVID-19. Thrombosis puts someone hospitalized for COVID-19 more at risk...

Scientists discover new way to halt excessive inflammation

In a new study, researchers discovered a new way to 'put the brakes' on excessive inflammation by regulating a type of white blood cell...

This thing in cancer patients may be important for survival

In a new study, researchers found a link between a slow walking pace and increased death risk in cancer survivors. While the finding does not...

This type of mask most effective against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers suggest that if you are going to buy a face mask to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, make...

This diet may help prevent drug induced liver damage

Acetaminophen is the most popular over-the-counter painkiller in the United States. Overdosing on the product can, however, lead to severe health consequences. In a new study,...

This daily habit could effectively prevent type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that regular physical activity is a safe diabetes prevention strategy for people residing in relatively polluted regions. The research...

After old age, the thing is biggest risk factor for COVID-19 death

Intellectual disability puts people at higher risk of dying earlier in life than the general population, for a variety of reasons. The main symptom is...

Eye problems linked to higher death risk, study finds

The global population is aging, and so are their eyes. In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more...