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This ‘anti-antibiotic’ allows for use of antibiotics without resistance

In a new study, researchers found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug—cholestyramine—taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the antibiotic from driving antimicrobial resistance. The research...

This thing can drive serious diabetes complications

For the one in 10 Americans with diabetes, how to best manage and slow the progression of the disease is often a top concern. Diabetes...

Post-COVID pain or weakness? You may need a ultrasound or MRI screening

After recovering from COVID-19, some patients are left with chronic, debilitating pain, numbness, or weakness in their hands, feet, arms, and legs due to...

How your thyroid function affects heart problems

In a new study, researchers found that thyroid function can affect stress-related heart problems. The research was conducted by a team at Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum. 'Broken heart syndrome’...

This new vaccine could prevent COVID-19 and yellow fever

In a new study, researchers have developed a vaccine against Covid-19 based on the yellow fever vaccine, which as a result also works against...

This drug may reverse age-related cognitive decline within days

In a new study, researchers found that just a few doses of an experimental drug may reverse age-related declines in memory and mental flexibility. The...

These 2 blood types linked to lower risk of severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that type O and rhesus-negative (Rh−) blood groups seem to be linked to a lower risk for severe...

COVID-19 can completely damage lungs, study shows

In a new study, researchers analyzed discarded tissue from COVID-19 patients who had lung transplants and from patients who died of the disease. They found...

This health problem may make heart failure deadlier

Heart failure is an endemic disease affecting 250,000 Swedes. Despite new treatments such as modern medicines and defibrillators, the mortality rate is still high and...

This health issue may increase fall risk in older people with diabetes

Hypoglycemia is a health condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than normal. In a recent study at the University of California...