6 things your eye doctor wants you to know about coronavirus
As information about the new coronavirus comes at a furious pace, at times offering conflicting and confusing advice, the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to share...
New non-invasive treatment for men with enlarged prostate
In a new study, researchers used noninvasive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to treat men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
After one month of...
Clogged arteries are not the only sign of cardiovascular disease
Doctors rely on a variety of risk assessments to evaluate how likely a person is to develop heart disease.
While the scores provide an invaluable...
3 simple steps to support your immune health in COVID-19 pandemic
Whether it's wiping down our cart at the grocery store, washing one's hands properly for at least 20 seconds, or staying home when at...
Scientists find 6 potential drugs that may help treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify 7 drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19.
They tested the efficacy...
How gut bacteria may trigger colon cancer
In a new study, researchers are shedding new light on the way microorganisms that live in the gut can affect the development of colorectal...
Higher levels of coronavirus marker found in lungs of smokers and people with COPD
In a new study, researchers found that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and people who currently smoke may have higher levels of...
Tiny robots could swim through the body and deliver drugs to tumors
Tiny biohybrid robots on the micrometer scale can swim through the body and deliver drugs to tumors or provide other cargo-carrying functions.
The natural environmental...
This compound in common vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, occurs when the liver becomes “marbled” with fat, sometimes due to unhealthy nutrition, such as excessive intake of...
Common arthritis drug linked to higher skin cancer risk
Methotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it’s been used to treat a range of diseases.
Today it...