Your neighborhood may raise your risk of chronic kidney disease
In a new study, researchers found a neighborhood's overall socioeconomic status, including income and education level, may influence its residents' risk of chronic kidney...
‘Brain boosting’ supplements may contain risky, unapproved drugs, Harvard study shows
In a new study, researchers found that supplements that claim to improve mental focus and memory may contain unapproved pharmaceutical drugs and in potentially...
Scientists develop a cheaper, faster COVID-19 test
In a new study, researchers have developed a method for fast, cheap, and accurate testing for COVID-19 infection.
The method simplifies testing by eliminating expensive...
This common diabetes drug may help reduce cognitive decline, dementia risk
Metformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, with millions of...
Lower level of this stuff in blood linked to higher COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found that having a lower level of zinc in the blood is linked to a poorer outcome in patients...
How much weight loss do you need to live longer and have a healthy...
In a new study, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy and cardiovascular health.
In...
Common cholesterol-lowering drugs statins could reduce COVID-19 severity
There are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for COVID-19, the pandemic infection caused by a novel coronavirus.
While several therapies are being tested...
This study shows a new way to starve pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has been particularly resistant to even the best modern treatments — the five-year survival rate stands at just 10%.
In a recent study at the...
COVID-19 may increase risks of 5 dangerous brain diseases
In a recent study at University College London, researchers found COVID-19 infection is linked to several brain disorders.
The study is published in Brain. One author...
This study shows an important cause of deadly brain cancer
Glioblastoma is one of the most deadly cancers. Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment option for the disease.
The current standard option, radiation plus temozolomide,...