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This sleep problem may be risk factor for COVID-19

Sleep apnea causes breaks in breathing (apnea) while a person is asleep. In a new study, researchers found that sleep apnea could a big risk...

Most people with type 2 diabetes have high risk of a fatal heart attack...

In a new study, researchers suggest that preventing heart attacks and strokes in type 2 diabetes patients managed in primary care should be an...

This depression drug may help prevent severe COVID-19, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that the antidepressant fluvoxamine appears to prevent COVID-19 infections from worsening and may help keep patients out of...

This unhealthy diet may increase muscle pain, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that a diet rich in ultra-processed fats and sugars could increase the possibility of muscle pain. They found that...

This arthritis drug may reduce COVID-19 death risk in older people

In a new study, researchers found a type of arthritis drug may reduce the risk of death for elderly patients with COVID-19. The research was...

Doing this frequently may help reduce type 2 diabetes

In a recent study at Kohnodai Hospital in Japan, researchers found that regular heat exposure through a hot bath may reduce symptoms in type...

This study shows new cause of COVID-19 blood clotting

In a recent study at the University of Kentucky, researchers found answers for why so many COVID-19 patients experience thrombosis or the formation of...

Life after COVID-19 hospitalization: major lasting effects on health, work and more

Surviving a case of COVID-19 that’s bad enough to land you in the hospital is hard enough. But life after the hospital stay – and...

No strong evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss

In a new study, researchers have conducted the first global review of herbal medicines for weight loss in 19 years, finding insufficient evidence to...

New viral mutation may make COVID-19 more susceptible to a vaccine

In a new study, researchers found that the COVID-19 virus has mutated in a way that's enabled it to spread quickly around the world,...