Preventing oral cancer: Signs, symptoms and preventive care for all ages
When it comes to oral health, most of us are focused on avoiding cavities or banishing bad breath. We don't really think about taking...
Moderna COVID vaccine can protect you for at least 6 months
In a new study from the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, researchers found Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could protect against the illness...
No pain, no gain in exercise for this common artery disease
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found that no pain means no gain when it comes to reaping exercise benefits for people...
Extreme blood sugar swings may increase heart disease risk
In a new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, researchers found that in patients with type 2 diabetes, big swings in blood sugar levels...
Birthweight strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood
In a new study from the National University of Singapore, researchers found that a birth weight of 2.5 kg or more is strongly linked...
People with this health issue need to get COVID-19 vaccine first
In a recent study from at Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccine prioritization should prioritize those with advanced heart disease. They...
This health problem may last up to 5 months after COVID-19
In a new study from the University of Quebec, researchers found that people with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell and taste for...
Diabetes drug may be a new weapon against HIV, study finds
In a new study from the University of North Carolina, researchers found that a widely used diabetes drug, metformin, could fight AIDS-causing retrovirus HIV. They...
More heart infections and strokes in the U.S. linked to opioid epidemic
In a new study, researchers found that the ongoing U.S. opioid epidemic may have led to an increase in the number of strokes due...
Scientists find a better way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has been shown to reduce cost and improve patient outcomes, but current diagnostic approaches can be invasive and costly. In...