Longer hours of sunlight may increase COVID-19 risk
In a recent study led by McMaster University, researchers found that while higher heat and humidity can slow the spread of COVID-19, longer hours...
This popular vitamin supplement could hide heart attacks at high doses
More and more older people are turning to the vitamin biotin to fortify their aging skin, hair, and nails.
But in a new study, researchers...
Social distancing could slow growth of COVID-19 in US, study shows
Between March 10 and March 25, 2020, all 50 states and the District of Columbia enacted at least one statewide physical distancing measure to...
Cannabis CBD could improve blood flow to your brain’s major memory area
In a new study, researchers found a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) helped increase blood flow to the hippocampus, an important area of the...
Immune system can be paralyzed in severe COVID-19
Some people get really sick from COVID-19, and others don't. Nobody knows why.
In a new study, researchers have turned up immunological deviations and lapses...
Photo of eyes may predict longevity in people with heart failure
In a new study, researchers found pupil size can predict death and hospital readmission in patients with heart failure.
The results suggest that pupil area...
How high blood sugar could make COVID-19 much worse
As COVID-19 continues to rage across the U.S., researchers are digging deeper into how the virus wreaks havoc on the body, especially for those...
Aspirin may drive cancer growth in some older people, this study shows
In a new study, researchers found that for older adults with advanced cancer, initiating aspirin may increase their risk of disease progression and early...
This common eating habit may lead to high blood sugar, weight gain
Over 2.1 billion adults are estimated to have overweight or obesity which makes health complications like diabetes and high blood pressure more likely.
Some studies...
This finding may help develop a new COVID-19 vaccine
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, such as dermatomyositis, are a group of diseases characterized by inflamed skeletal muscles that may also involve the lungs, heart, and...