These two things may increase COVID-19 death risk in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that for patients with diabetes and COVID-19, risk factors for death include older age and increased C-reactive protein...
Scientists discover cause of leakiness in eye diseases
In a new study, researchers have identified a key step in the process that leads to leaky vessels and harmful swelling in eye diseases.
The...
Scientists suggest new drug may stop COVID-19 crisis without vaccine
In a new study, researchers have developed a drug that may have the power to stop the coronavirus pandemic.
They believe that the drug could...
Scientists discover signs of deadly neurological disease in teeth
In a new study, researchers have identified biological markers that relate to the degenerative and often fatal neurological disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also...
Scientists suggest cause of deadly respiratory syndrome in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers suggest a possible mechanism that causes a massive release of proinflammatory cytokines, or a cytokine storm, leading to the...
This common pain medicine may strongly lower blood pressure
In a recent study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers found that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure drop largely.
They...
Common gut disease linked to high risk of substance use disorder
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an inflammatory condition, encompassing ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease, where the body launches inflammatory responses against the gastrointestinal tract.
This...
Why eating fish could reduce risk of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that consuming omega 3 primarily through fish, but also in supplements containing these fatty acids, can reduce the...
More opioids cannot reduce chronic pain
In a new study, researchers found that increasing doses of opioid pain medicines may not benefit patients with chronic pain.
They found that pain relief...
People with COVID-19 may develop this thyroid disease, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis.
Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory thyroid disease characterized by neck pain and is usually preceded by an upper...