Heart attack, stroke risk declines in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the rate of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart complications has improved among people with diabetes over...
Being male or overweight can lead to more serious COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that being male or obese reduces the chance of survival from severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The findings come from...
5 ways to reduce hearing damage
Although preventable, noise induced hearing loss is on the rise. Michigan Medicine audiologists look to reverse these trends with new interventions.
While sheltering in place...
A big breakthrough in asthma treatment
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin has made a breakthrough that may eventually lead to improved therapeutic options for people living with asthma.
The...
Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Exposure to trauma and other adverse experiences during childhood increases lifelong risk for cardiovascular disease and death, regardless of a person's health during young...
One-week radiotherapy could benefit women with early stage breast cancer
In a new study, researchers found that a one-week course of radiotherapy in fewer but larger daily doses is as safe and effective as...
How to manage chronic health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
As many as 40% of Canadians suffer from underlying medical conditions that put them at increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease, and those over...
Early obesity linked to dangerous blood clots in men
In a new study, researchers found that Men with a history of obesity in their late teens are, in adult life, more at risk...
This new drug shows promise in battle against COVID-19
In several new studies, researchers found that a new anti-viral drug has had positive results in laboratory tests against COVID-19.
They drug is developed by...
COVID-19 linked to higher stroke risk in some patients, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 might raise stroke risk in young and middle-aged adults, with virus-linked blood clots causing severe damage...