This food may worsen inflammatory bowel diseases
In a recent study published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers found that consumption of fructose (i.e. fruit sugar) may worsen intestinal inflammation...
Some depression drugs may increase death risk
In a recent study at Rutgers and Columbia University, researchers found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications...
Scientists find new way to prevent recurrent stroke
In a new study, researchers found that a surgical procedure dramatically reduced the rate of recurrent strokes among patients with atherosclerotic disease.
They demonstrated that...
This thing can worsen the situation in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that in patients with severe COVID-19, the innate immune system overreacts.
This overreaction may underlie the formation of blood...
This diet can increase heart disease and death risk
In a new study, researchers found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.
The...
How to avoid blood clots in COVID-19
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...
This anti-obesity drug can lead to large weight loss
In a new study, researchers found that the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, can lead to large weight loss.
The finding establishes the reliability and robustness...
COVID-19 blood flow changes may cause ‘brain fog,’ depression
In a new study, researchers found that blood vessel damage and impaired oxygen delivery related to COVID-19 play a role in mood changes and...
New blood pressure-lowering guidelines could benefit 25 million Americans with chronic kidney disease
In a new guideline, researchers give a recommendation for more intensive blood pressure management in kidney disease.
The guideline could, if followed, benefit nearly 25...
This common diabetes drug may lower death risk in COVID-19
Metformin is an established, generic medication for managing blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
It also reduces inflammation proteins like TNF-alpha that...