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This diet could lower blood pressure in older people in U.S.

In a new study, researchers found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet is linked to lower blood pressure among U.S. adults. The...

Scientists find the best ways to limit COVID-19 spread

In a new study, researchers found that less-intrusive, non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to limit the spread of COVID-19, such as effective communication strategies and government...

This depression drug may stop cancer growth

In a new study, researchers found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells. It targes a metabolic addiction that allows different types...

New study confirms lack of vitamin D may increase risk of COVID-19

Vitamin D is important to the function of the immune system and vitamin D supplements have previously been shown to lower the risk of...

Your eyes may hold clues in diagnosing, treating Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that certain regions in the retina—the lining found in the back of the eye—are more affected by Alzheimer's...

Face masks could lead to more COVID-19 spread without this

In a recent study at the University of Vermont and elsewhere, researchers found that the behavior public officials are now mandating or recommending unequivocally...

New antibody treatment could help high risk patients recover from COVID-19

A newly approved antibody therapy for COVID-19, produced by the pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly and Company, could help high-risk patients recover from the disease...

Healthy sleep habits may help reduce heart failure risk

In a new study, researchers found that adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other...

Several hepatitis C drugs may help treat COVID-19, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that several hepatitis C drugs can inhibit the COVID-19 virus main protease, a crucial protein enzyme that enables...

Newer blood thinner drug plus aspirin could cut stroke risk by nearly 30%

In a new study, researchers found that people with heart plaque, suffered a minor stroke, and were treated with the newer blood thinner ticagrelor...