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This study shows a major cause of deadly breast cancer

High levels of Creld2 have been linked to the most aggressive types of breast cancer with lower survival rates. It is found in triple-negative breast...

This gut problem may double your dementia risk

Mounting evidence suggests that communication between the gut, its resident bacteria (microbiome), and the central nervous system, known as the ‘gut-brain axis,’ is implicated...

This hormone may increase COVID-19 death risk

The stress hormone cortisol is produced by the body in response to stress such as illness, triggering changes in metabolism, heart function, and the...

This health problem linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, Harvard study shows

In a new study, researchers found that people with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other people, including...

COVID-19 death rate is 29% in people with this health problem

In a new study, researchers found for people with multiple myeloma and COVID-19, the fatality rate is 29% among hospitalized patients, with increased odds...

A new COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in preventing COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that an investigational vaccine known as mRNA-1273 protected mice from infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The...

Cannabis use shows substantial risks, no benefits for heart health

In a new scientific statement, researchers say the chemicals in cannabis have been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and...

Early use of this drug may benefit people with severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that patients experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms had improved outcomes when used an Interleukin-6 (IL6ri) inhibitor, sarilumab, or tocilizumab. The...

COVID-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies

In a new study, researchers developed a laboratory test that can determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodies after having the disease. They discovered that...

Vitamin D twice a day may keep this health problem away

In a new study, researchers found taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again. The study suggests...