Why sleep loss could increase your heart disease and stroke risk
Sleep disruption has been shown to be linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, but the mechanism has been unclear.
In a new study, researchers...
What to expect when you are seeking medical care now
As outpatient centers, clinics and practices gradually resume seeing patients, they look a bit different in response to COVID-19.
In addition to keeping patients and...
This popular beverage may boost your gut health
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, researchers found caffeine consumption is linked to the healthy gut microbiome.
They found the microbiomes...
Insomnia, loneliness and COVID-19: What you can do
The harmful effects of COVID-19 may go beyond the body, whether you've contracted the disease or not, according to University of Arizona research looking...
Scientists find new effective way to treat sleep loss with less side effects
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and is most commonly treated with hypnotics.
However, hypnotics have a motor and cognitive side effects.
A...
Exercise may protect your blood vessel health from sugar
In a new study, researchers found that regular exercise can offset the blood vessel impairment that occurs after drinking sugary soft drinks.
The research was...
Facts and myths about obesity everyone needs to know
With so much misinformation surrounding obesity, Dr. Catherine Varney is careful with her words.
First of all, she clarifies that her patients are not obese,...
This common health problem is a big risk factor for severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that obesity is a major risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization.
The team gathered preliminary findings from six ICU units...
New coatings for shoe bottoms could help prevent falls on slick surfaces
Inspired by the Japanese art of paper cutting, MIT engineers have designed a friction-boosting material that could be used to coat the bottom of...
Replacing time spent sitting with these 2 things may improve mental health
In a new study, researchers found that substituting prolonged sitting time with sleep was linked to lower stress, better mood, and lower body mass...