COVID-19 virus is becoming less severe, study finds
In a study from Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists examined the severity of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron BA.2 subvariant (the strain making a re-emergence this fall).
They...
Air pollution from traffic may be linked to higher dementia risk
Dementia describes an overall decline in memory and other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities.
In a study...
Common cholesterol-lowering drug may lower COVID-19 severity, death risk
Statin drugs lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by slowing down the liver’s production of cholesterol.
They also increase the liver’s ability to remove LDL cholesterol...
Blood type may be strongly linked to chronic diseases
A person’s type of blood can vary depending on which proteins, so-called antigens, occupy the surface of the red blood cells. Two systems—ABO and...
At risk for diabetes? Cut the carbs, study shows
Approximately 37 million Americans have diabetes, a condition that occurs when the body doesn't use insulin properly and can't regulate blood sugar levels.
Type 2...
Actor uses humor, vulnerability to share what life after 3 strokes is like
Like many actors in Los Angeles, Michael Shutt had a second job.
As a bartender at a restaurant, he had flexible hours and a reliable...
Plant omega-3 could benefit people with heart failure
Heart failure patients with lower ALA had a worse prognosis during follow-up compared with patients with higher levels.
Telehealth may treat high blood pressure as effectively as clinic visits
Scientists found telehealth care by pharmacists is an effective alternative to clinic-based care for managing high blood pressure.
Four ways to support a friend or loved one with long COVID
An estimated 2.3 million people in the UK are currently living with long COVID. The condition is most commonly reported by people aged 35-69, but it can affect people of any age.
Scientists develop ‘Goldilocks drug’ to treat triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for about 10 to 15% of all breast cancers.
Triple-negative refers to the fact that the cancer cells test negative for...