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These two daily habits may increase brain aging

A recent study from the University of Southern California and elsewhere found that daily drinking and smoking may be linked to increases in brain...

How people with diabetes could prevent COVID-19

People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus, including the new coronavirus. During this outbreak of COVID-19, it...

Scientists find new way to detect fatty liver disease early

In a new study, researchers have found a biomarker in humans tied to the development of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease that might help doctors...

New evidence ultrasound can help treat Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have added weight to the potential benefits of using ultrasound treatment to deliver disease-targeting drugs to Alzheimer's patients. The study...

A healthy body clock may keep you sane and increase resilience to fight COVID-19

Social distancing and washing hands have become the frontline in the fight against COVID-19, but there is another powerfully protective resource immediately available to...

On average, only 6% of actual COVID-19 infections detected worldwide

In a new study, researchers found that the number of confirmed cases for the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 officially issued by countries and widely...

This vitamin may help battle deadly brain tumor

In a new study, researchers found that niacin, commonly called vitamin B3, combined with chemotherapy can help immune cells attack glioblastoma (a type of...

Scientists find a new cause of blindness and heart muscle disease

In a new study, researchers found have discovered a new gene that causes blindness and a heart muscle disease. They have also managed to halt...

Cats are much more susceptible to new coronavirus than dogs are

In a new study, researchers reported that tests of the new coronavirus on domesticated cats, dogs, pigs, chickens, ducks, and ferrets found that both...

This recommended high blood pressure drug could lead to dangerous side effects

A recent study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that chlorthalidone, the guideline-recommended diuretic for lowering blood pressure, could cause more serious side...