Why people with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell
In a new study, researchers have discovered the reason why so many people with COVID-19 lose their sense of smell, even when they have...
Why many people with COVID-19 do not develop long-term immunity
The release of massive amounts of proteins called cytokines can lead to some of the most severe symptoms of COVID-19.
When large numbers of immune...
This sleep pattern linked to high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found disturbed sleep patterns do not cause Alzheimer's disease.
But people who are at high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's...
This arthritis drug could reduce death rate in COVID-19, new evidence shows
In a new study, researchers found that a drug normally used in rheumatoid arthritis and cancer treatments, tocilizumab, improves hospital survival in critically ill...
How severe COVID-19 could damage the lungs
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 can cause big dilation of the blood vessels of the lung, specifically the capillaries.
This vasodilation is...
Major weight loss—whether from surgery or diet—could help treat diabetes
Gastric bypass surgery is the most effective therapy to treat or reverse type 2 diabetes in severely obese patients.
Many achieve remission of diabetes following...
Here are the top 3 heart attack symptoms in both women and men
In a new study, researchers found the top three heart attack symptoms in both women and men are chest pain, sweating, and shortness of...
This drug combo may help treat COVID-19, study shows
In the absence of a vaccine for COVID-19, researchers across the globe are in pursuit of possible treatments for the disease.
In a recent Norwegian...
Scientists find a new way to reduce chronic low back pain
A recent study at the University of Rochester found that tanezumab, a monoclonal antibody that inhibits nerve activity, provides relief in patients with chronic...
As hurricane season and COVID-19 pandemic collide, here’s how to stay safe
With forecasts showing an "extremely active" hurricane season and the entire country under varying degrees of grappling with physical distancing and fallout of the...