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This cholesterol-lowering drug can help boost heart artery function

In a new study at Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that a six-week course of a cholesterol-lowering medication improved the function of the coronary...

This asthma drug may treat Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting 47 million people worldwide and its prevalence is expected to triple to more than...

Ultra-low-cost hearing aid could address age-related hearing loss

In a new study, researchers found a way to develop a new ultra-low-cost hearing aid that can help older people worldwide who can't afford...

Scientists find new way to disinfect N95 masks

Researchers found that gently heating N95 masks in high relative humidity could inactivate SARS-CoV-2 virus trapped within the masks, without degrading the masks’ performance. As...

Poor bone quality could mean poor heart health

In a new study, researchers found links between lower bone mineral density and worse heart health in both men and women. The research was conducted...

Common heartburn drugs may increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Regular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type...

This stuff is strongly activated in people with severe COVID-19

A type of anti-bacterial T cells, so-called MAIT cells, are strongly activated in people with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease, according to a study...

This sleep problem linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study confirms

New research has confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in both conditions. While the cause of...

Very few COVID-19 patients can survive this heart problem

In a new study, researchers found that people whose hearts stop due to severe COVID-19 are very unlikely to leave the hospital alive. Out of...

These common nutrients may help stave off bowel cancer

Folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer. But there is no evidence that garlic or onions, fish, tea or coffee...