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People with COVID-19 can have bowel diseases

In a new study, researchers found that many patients with COVID-19 can have bowel abnormalities, including ischemia. The research was conducted by a team at...

Your body’s own marijuana can help you forget traumatic memories

In a new study, researchers found that the endogenous compound anandamide—often referred to as the body's own marijuana—plays a role in erasing memories of...

Scientists find new way to prevent inflammation caused by COVID-19

Severe COVID-19 illness can result in excessive inflammation throughout the body, including the lungs, heart and brain. In a new review study, researchers studied the...

This 100-year old drug may help treat diabetic foot ulcers

In a new study, researchers report that suramin, a 100-year old drug used to treat sleeping sickness, has been repurposed to fight oral mucositis...

How to protect your eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control recommends people avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands to help prevent spreading germs during the...

Cancer doesn’t wait: Seek care for symptoms of 5 big cancers

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most people aren't hesitating to call their physicians at the first sign of a fever, cough and shortness of...

Celiac disease linked to common toxic chemicals in daily life

In a new study, researchers found that higher blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants are linked to...

Healthy eating habits in childhood may lower risk of adult obesity and heart disease

In a new statement, researchers say that how children are fed may be just as important as what they are fed. The statement is the...

This stuff in lungs linked to worse asthma symptoms

Iron is an essential mineral that we get from food or from supplements, which helps the body to make the red blood cells that...

Blood type and blood clot: What you need to know

Recent research has shown a likely link between heart disease and the ABO gene that exists in people with A, B, or AB blood...