This obesity drug can help both younger and older people lose weight
In a new study from Tel Aviv University, researchers found obesity drug semaglutide has similar effectiveness across different age groups with regard to weight...
Delaying second COVID vaccine dose may prevent deaths, study finds
In a new study from Mayo Clinic and elsewhere, researchers found that delaying the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines, at least for people aged...
This simple surgery can prevent strokes in people with heart problem
In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found that a simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes.
They found that removing...
Scientists find a new way to treat drug-resistant high blood pressure
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found that brief pulses of ultrasound delivered to nerves near the kidney produced an effective drop...
COVID-19 could cause impotence in men, study finds
In a new study from the University of Miami, researchers found that the new coronavirus can linger in the penis and cause impotence in...
This study finds a big cause of poor memory in older people
In a recent study at the University of Washington, researchers found that one of the keys to having a healthy brain at any age...
This simple handgrip test can show your diabetes risk
In a new study from the universities of Bristol and Eastern Finland, researchers found that a simple test such as the strength of your...
A 47-year-old came home from a work trip and had two strokes
After back-to-back work trips, Stephanie Gerding came home on a Saturday completely exhausted. She had a headache and neck pain, but she thought a...
COVID-19 may strongly change your brain, study finds
In a new study from Georgia State University and elsewhere, researchers found that COVID-19 patients who receive oxygen therapy or experience fever show reduced...
Healthy lifestyles can benefit people with a high risk of colon cancer
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found that people with a high polygenic risk score for colorectal cancer could benefit more from...