To reduce COVID-19 risk, you can do these 9 things everyday
I am a retired infectious disease epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health and am concerned about the lack of information on what...
This new urine test may strongly benefit kidney stone sufferers
In a new study, researchers report that an improved urine-testing system for people suffering from kidney stones may enable patients to receive results within...
Prevent a stroke by knowing your risks
Strokes are the fifth most common cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability among survivors. Fortunately, most strokes...
These popular anti-viral drugs cannot treat COVID-19 and may increase death risk
In a new study, researchers found no evidence that anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine could treat COVID-19.
In fact, these drugs may increase the risk...
Scientists confirm 4 big risk factors that predict severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe Covid-19 or death.
They...
How to accurately measure blood pressure at home
High blood pressure is one of the top risk factors for heart attack and stroke. It's also common among people who develop severe COVID-19...
First human study of COVID-19 vaccine finds it is safe and promising
In a new study, researchers report that the first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase 1 clinical trial has been found to be safe, well-tolerated,...
A “sole” mate to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
In a new study, researchers have developed a new cooling insole to reduce the foot temperature of patients with diabetic neuropathy by several degrees,...
This blood pressure monitoring method may help people with kidney problems
Two recent studies from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that “ambulatory” blood pressure monitoring, which is conducted while people go about their...
Bacteria may boost the development of type 2 diabetes
A recent study from McMaster University and elsewhere found that bacteria may be involved in the development of type 2 diabetes.
They found that the...