Oxford study confirms a big cause of kidney disease
In a new study, researchers discovered that obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease.
They found that fat all over the body...
These people drive COVID-19 transmission in US, study finds
In a recent study at Imperial College London and elsewhere, researchers found the resurging COVID-19 transmission in the US is being driven by ages...
Common cholesterol-lowering drugs may do double duty on cancer and heart disease
About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a cholesterol-lowering drug statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
In a...
The connection between diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure
It's a triple health threat faced by tens of millions of Americans. But few think about it until they're forced to.
Even then, the interplay...
This cancer treatment may help treat COVID-19
Beta-blockers could potentially be used to treat COVID-19, according to a new international study by Italian and Australian scientists.
University of South Australia cancer researcher,...
These personality traits may help you prevent dementia, study shows
Our aging brains collect tangles and sticky plaques that can interfere in our cognition and memory.
But a recent study at Northwestern Medicine found some...
Abnormal blood pressure in sleep could increase risks of heart disease, stroke
In a new study, researchers found people who experience high blood pressure while sleeping are more likely to experience future heart disease especially heart...
This treatment for type 2 diabetes remains effective after 2 years
People with Type 2 diabetes often take metformin as first-line therapy to help stabilize their blood glucose.
Eventually, some patients no longer respond to metformin...
1 in 5 people with COVID-19 only show gut symptoms
In a new review study, researchers found that almost one in five patients with COVID-19 may only show gut symptoms.
The findings of the review...
Scientists find group of COVID-19 patients who recover quickly and sustain antibodies
One of the pressing questions about COVID-19 remains: How long does immunity last?
One key indicator of immunity is the presence of virus-specific antibodies.
Previous studies...