Scientists discover new way to strongly reduce pain and inflammation in arthritis
Arthritis affects almost 2% of the world's population or some 150 million people, and currently, there is no completely effective treatment for this chronic...
Scientists find new truth about COVID-19 infection and why the disease impacts people differently
In a new study, researchers are searching for how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the lungs – and they’re challenging what has become an accepted...
Scientists find new way to treat ‘leaky bladder’
More than 55% of women age 60 and over suffer from urinary incontinence, or "leaky bladder," a serious condition that limits their daily activities...
Longer hours of sunlight may increase COVID-19 risk
In a recent study led by McMaster University, researchers found that while higher heat and humidity can slow the spread of COVID-19, longer hours...
This popular vitamin supplement could hide heart attacks at high doses
More and more older people are turning to the vitamin biotin to fortify their aging skin, hair, and nails.
But in a new study, researchers...
Social distancing could slow growth of COVID-19 in US, study shows
Between March 10 and March 25, 2020, all 50 states and the District of Columbia enacted at least one statewide physical distancing measure to...
Cannabis CBD could improve blood flow to your brain’s major memory area
In a new study, researchers found a single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) helped increase blood flow to the hippocampus, an important area of the...
Immune system can be paralyzed in severe COVID-19
Some people get really sick from COVID-19, and others don't. Nobody knows why.
In a new study, researchers have turned up immunological deviations and lapses...
Photo of eyes may predict longevity in people with heart failure
In a new study, researchers found pupil size can predict death and hospital readmission in patients with heart failure.
The results suggest that pupil area...
How high blood sugar could make COVID-19 much worse
As COVID-19 continues to rage across the U.S., researchers are digging deeper into how the virus wreaks havoc on the body, especially for those...