Elderly in the US: Dementia risk has been rising for years
In a new study, researchers found over the past 20 years or so, the risk for US men and women suffering from cognitive impairment...
Drug hydroxychloroquine does not inhibit COVID-19 infection, scientists claim
In a new paper, researchers have come to the conclusion that chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxchloroquine (HCQ) are unlikely to provide clinical benefit against COVID-19.
The...
This hormone may reduce COVID-19 severity in women
Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age?
In a new review study,...
This popular painkiller may largely lower blood pressure, harm health
Painkiller acetaminophen is commonly used for headaches and ingested orally.
But a recent study from the University of Copenhagen showed that this common painkiller could...
Antiviral drug used to treat cat coronavirus may also treat COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers say that a drug used to cure a deadly disease caused by a coronavirus in cats may also be...
This mental health drug may actually harm your brain health
A recent study found that a commonly used antipsychotic medication was linked to adverse changes in brain structure.
They found that the use of drug...
‘Just in case’: Too many COVID-19 patients get unneeded antibiotics
In a new study, researchers found more than half of patients hospitalized with suspected COVID-19 in Michigan during the state's peak months received antibiotics...
Herd immunity is a dangerous strategy to fight COVID-19, scientists say
Herd immunity—when the prevalence of immunity to a virus in a population reaches "herd" levels (enough people are resistant to keep an epidemic from...
This blood hormone test could reduce heart death
In a new study, researchers found a simple blood test could identify seemingly-healthy people with a high hidden risk of heart disease.
The research was...
This common health problem linked to higher COVID-19 complications
In a new review study, researchers found a troubling connection between two health crises: coronavirus and obesity.
They found from COVID-19 risk to recovery, the...