Popular heartburn drug may increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Recently, researchers have found that a common drug many individuals take to treat heartburn is linked to a higher risk of pancreatic cancer.
The drug’s...
Will warmer weather help contain COVID-19? Not really, new research says
In two new studies, researchers suggest that the warm summer months will not strongly slow the novel coronavirus as it spreads around the globe.
They...
Women less likely to have heart disease—and die of it—than men
In a new study, researchers found that women are less likely to have cardiovascular disease, and die of it, than men.
It didn't matter if...
This treatment may improve survival of pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found that one-third of patients receiving chemotherapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer had very encouraging results at the time...
Why smokers are more likely to have COVID-19 than non-smokers
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smokers are more likely to have health complications.
One possible reason is that smoking causes a big...
Antibodies do not guarantee you are immune to COVID-19
With millions of COVID-19 cases reported across the globe, people are turning to antibody tests to find out whether they have been exposed to...
A healthy heart may help prevent cognitive decline, dementia
In a new study, researchers found that people with a higher risk of heart disease have increased cognitive decline, including an increase in typical...
COVID-19’s silent spread: Symptomless transmission can be deadly
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19's rapid spread throughout the world has been fueled in part by the virus's ability to be...
This ‘achievable’ weight loss may help reverse type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects 400 million people worldwide and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, blindness, and amputations.
While the disease can be managed...
This exercise could help boost your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found that the ancient practice of yoga could provide a sustainable exercise alternative for thousands of people isolating at...