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Gut microbiome can help predict outcomes in patients with severe COVID-19

Gut microbiota and the metabolites they produce can predict the respiratory function and death in patients with severe COVID-19.

Scientists find new way to treat heart attacks, traumatic brain injury

In a study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found a new biomaterial, which can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue...

COVID death risk decreases 90% after booster shot, study finds

In a study from The University of Hong Kong, scientists found a booster (third) dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was linked to a 90%...

Fatigue symptoms may predict death in years

Fatigue is when you feel exhausted all the time. It can impact your daily living and your mental and emotional state. Stress, anxiety, depression, viruses,...

Yale study finds the key to Alzheimer’s risk

In a study from Yale University, scientists found the brain's 'wakeful rest' network may be key to Alzheimer's risk. If you have ever let your...

Only 7 health problems directly related to ‘long COVID’, study finds

In a study from the University of Missouri and elsewhere, scientists found people experiencing long-lasting effects from COVID-19—known as "long COVID" or post-COVID conditions—are...

New anti-depression drug may also treat alcohol use disorder

In a study from Scripps Research, scientists found an experimental antidepressant compound with a potentially unique mechanism of action may also be effective against...

MINOCA: a type of heart attack mostly affecting women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., and a type of heart attack called myocardial infarction with non-obstructive...

New digital tool for brain health could help reduce dementia risk

Scientists found a free new digital tool Think Brain Health Check-in can help people keep their brains healthy and reduce their dementia risk.

Scientists say patients don’t need to be ‘checked for everything’

We often have patients come in asking us to 'check me for everything,' but this is a potentially anxiety-provoking, dangerous thing for patients because the more testing we do, the more stuff we find, and the more we need to follow up