Older people with heart failure may be prescribed too many unnecessary drugs
In a new study, researchers found that many older patients with heart failure are prescribed 10 or more prescriptions, and most are not medications...
This widely used painkiller may deeply affect liver health
Ibuprofen belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, widely used over the counter to treat pain and fever.
It’s well-established...
Nightmares linked to these health problems in people with heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that heart patients with weekly nightmares are five times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and even...
Reliable COVID-19 test could reduce virus spread, study shows
In a new study, researchers found a unique test that could target three viral genes to increase reliability and could cut COVID-19 detection time...
Cancer risks from obesity different in men and women
In a new study, researchers found that cancer risks from obesity are different in men and women.
They found that a higher BMI (body mass...
COVID-19 virus can enter the brain, study shows
More and more evidence is coming out that people with COVID-19 are suffering from cognitive effects, such as brain fog and fatigue.
And researchers are...
This widely used antibiotic drug can cause deafness
Gentamicin, a widely used antibiotic, is used in U.S. hospitals to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including infections in newborns and in other...
These existing drugs could be used against COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that several drugs already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could potentially be used to...
Oral contraceptive pills may help prevent these 2 cancers
In a new study, researchers tested more than 250,000 women and found that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer.
The protective effect...
COVID-19 virus can spread during dental procedures
In a new study, researchers found that dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission.
This is because the tools that are used...