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Cannabis use shows substantial risks, no benefits for heart health

In a new scientific statement, researchers say the chemicals in cannabis have been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and...

Early use of this drug may benefit people with severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that patients experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms had improved outcomes when used an Interleukin-6 (IL6ri) inhibitor, sarilumab, or tocilizumab. The...

COVID-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies

In a new study, researchers developed a laboratory test that can determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodies after having the disease. They discovered that...

Vitamin D twice a day may keep this health problem away

In a new study, researchers found taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again. The study suggests...

Scientists discover a new way to fight pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers have uncovered a novel drug target, a protein called PPP1R1B, that stops the deadly spread of pancreatic cancer, called...

Masks mandates may reduce COVID-19 death by 40%, study shows

Masks reduce the spread of COVID-19. But just how much of an effect do they have? In a new study, researchers found that if the...

Overweight and obesity can strongly harm brain function, increase Alzheimer’s risk

In a new study, researchers found as a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow. They...

How COVID-19 virus can harm your blood vessels

In a new study, researchers found a link between virus-induced changes in the blood vessels of the lung and the increased clot risk. Upon post-mortem...

Blood type could influence your risk of severe COVID-19, new evidence shows

There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O. It’s not clear why blood type might influence susceptibility to severe disease. A recent...

Scientists discover the first case of bone cancer in dinosaur

A recent study led by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and McMaster University has led to the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive malignant...