COVID-19 could cause this gut problem and dehydration
COVID-19 can present a variety of symptoms, but one potentially dangerous symptom most people aren't particularly excited to talk about is diarrhea.
An estimated 20%...
New type of diabetes drug can work well, study shows
In a new study, researchers examined ertugliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor drug prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes to help them control blood sugar...
Seaweed extract may block COVID-19 better than drugs, study shows
In a recent study at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, researchers found in a test of antiviral effectiveness against COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds outperformed...
A ‘feeling’ for dementia could be a warning sign, study shows
When memory deteriorates according to one’s own perception, but mental performance—following objective criteria—is still within the normal range, this is referred to as ‘subjective...
They survived COVID-19, then faced stigma
From the moment in January when she first heard about the new coronavirus, Suzanne Kathro worried about catching it. In mid-August, she did.
"That's when...
More and more younger people get COVID-19 in the US, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that from May to August 2020, there was a decrease in the age of COVID-19 cases in the...
Ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors to know
Knowing the signs of ovarian cancer and any inherited or lifestyle risks are key to early detection and treatment.
Because there is no early detection...
These two things can cause a higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have found genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of smoking and obesity on increasing susceptibility to severe COVID-19 and...
This antibody cocktail may help lock down COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers found a mix of antibodies from recovered COVID-19 patients could recognize and lock down the infection of the pandemic...
This common spice may improve blood sugar in people with prediabetes
It is estimated that nearly 90 million people in the United States have prediabetes, which occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal and often leads to type 2...