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Vitamin D twice a day may keep this health problem away

In a new study, researchers found taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again. The study suggests...

Scientists discover a new way to fight pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers have uncovered a novel drug target, a protein called PPP1R1B, that stops the deadly spread of pancreatic cancer, called...

Masks mandates may reduce COVID-19 death by 40%, study shows

Masks reduce the spread of COVID-19. But just how much of an effect do they have? In a new study, researchers found that if the...

Overweight and obesity can strongly harm brain function, increase Alzheimer’s risk

In a new study, researchers found as a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow. They...

How COVID-19 virus can harm your blood vessels

In a new study, researchers found a link between virus-induced changes in the blood vessels of the lung and the increased clot risk. Upon post-mortem...

Blood type could influence your risk of severe COVID-19, new evidence shows

There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O. It’s not clear why blood type might influence susceptibility to severe disease. A recent...

Scientists discover the first case of bone cancer in dinosaur

A recent study led by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and McMaster University has led to the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive malignant...

This therapy may help treat secondary infections in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found photodynamic therapy can be an efficient ally to combat secondary infections in COVID-19 patients. The use of the technique,...

Why some people can gain muscle quickly while others cannot

In a new study, researchers examined why some weightlifters' muscles grow much more quickly than others’. They found genes that cause some people to gain...

Scientists find new way to speed heart failure diagnosis and treatment

In a new study, researchers found when people seek emergency care for shortness of breath, a routine electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) enhanced by artificial...