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What you should know about diabetes

An estimated 25.8 million people in the United States are living with diabetes – but many still don’t understand the basics of the condition. Over...

Smog exposure linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest

Exposure to ozone, the main ingredient in smog – even at levels below federal safety standards – may increase the risk of going into...

This new test could provide cheaper, faster portable COVID-19 diagnosis

In a new study, researchers developed a new infection test that could provide cheaper, faster COVID-19 diagnosis. The research was conducted by a team at...

Women have a higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men

In a new study, researchers found that women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within five years after their...

What social distancing may do to your brain

Have you recently wondered how social-distancing and self-isolation may be affecting your brain? In a new study, researchers discovered a brain molecule that functions as...

This health problem is the leading risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization

In a new study, researchers found chronic kidney disease to be the leading risk factor for hospitalization from COVID-19. The research was conducted by A...

Replacing red meat with plant foods may reduce your heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be linked to...

Harvard scientists reverse age-related vision loss, eye damage

In a new study, researchers have successfully restored vision by turning back the clock on aged eye cells in the retina to recapture youthful...

Dose of exercise matters for people with type 2 diabetes

In a recent study at the University of Calgary and elsewhere, researchers found for people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like...

This study redesigns face masks to improve comfort and protection

Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from COVID-19, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in...