How to manage chronic health problems in COVID-19 pandemic
Coping with emergencies is challenging in the best of situations. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are just trying to get by each...
This study shows a novel cause of COVID-19 death
Approximately 20% of COVID-19 patients experience severe disease, including pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
In some of these patients, the rapid influx of...
Why soy food could reduce blood pressure
Soy-rich diets have been associated with reduced blood pressure and protection against atherosclerosis, but the mechanisms by which soy may improve cardiac health have...
These 2 things may increase COVID-19 death risk
It is widely documented that vitamin D offers many positive benefits to overall health; including boosting the body’s immune response, supporting bone and muscle...
Memory loss can be reversed or abated in people with cognitive decline
Cognitive decline is a major concern of the aging population. Already, Alzheimer's disease affects approximately 5.4 million Americans and 30 million people globally.
Without effective...
Meal time may influence your body rhythms and metabolic health
Nearly every cell in the body has its own 24-hour clock.
In a new study, researchers found the way those clocks interact with each other...
Sustained high blood pressure may damage brain vessels
Having high blood pressure for long periods may increase the chance of small vessel damage in the brain, which has been linked to dementia...
Scientists find a new cause of cancer growth
Cancers arise when the genetic code of normal cells is altered, causing excessive growth.
In a new study, researchers have discovered a protein that drives...
COVID-19 pandemic leads to higher depression, anxiety and fear
In three new studies, researchers found the COVID-19 pandemic led to higher levels of depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies and psychological trauma among American adults...
40% of dementia cases could be prevented by avoiding 12 things throughout life
In a new study, researchers found that modifying 12 risk factors over a lifetime could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases.
The research was...