This hormone therapy may increase death risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found that thyroid hormone replacement therapy in older adults is associated with a higher risk of death compared with...
How loss of smell and taste could be signs of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers give weight to emerging evidence that a loss of smell and taste is a common symptom of COVID-19.
The research...
Why men with erectile dysfunction really need to protect their health
In a new study, researchers found that men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels.
The research was...
What people with high blood pressure should know about COVID-19
Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above...
These two types of diabetes drugs similarly effective in reducing heart and kidney disease
In a new study, researchers found that two newer types of medications commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes are similar in their ability...
What you need to know about low carb diets and managing diabetes
Although often prescribed for diabetes patients, you shouldn’t cut carbohydrates out completely. Here, a registered dietitian offers a well-balanced recipe to try.
When you think of carbohydrates, you...
BPA-free products may hurt heart function within minutes of exposure
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products, can be found in plastics used for food packaging, including liners for metal cans and...
Coronavirus can travel up to 8 meters, so 2 meters may be not enough...
A new study from MIT found that droplets carrying coronavirus can travel up to 8 meters.
The study found exhalations cause gaseous clouds that can...
COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression
Isolation, social distancing and extreme changes in daily life are hard now, but the United States also needs to be prepared for what may...
The do’s and don’ts of social interaction during a pandemic
Across the nation, Americans find themselves in varying degrees of social isolation as part of a coordinated effort to try to slow the spread...