Health
High blood pressure at any age can increase dementia risk
Researchers say high blood pressure at any age can increase a person’s risk for dementia…
Diabetes drug may decrease Covid-19 death risk in women
A recent study found an association between metformin and a significantly reduced mortality risk in…
Study hints that supplements may reduce Covid-19 risk in females
THE research found small but significant decreases in the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among females…
Managing diabetes after incarceration: A difficult journey
FOR the average adult, a diabetes diagnosis is life-changing. Managing diabetes involves a daily routine…
Hope against Covid-19: Spotlight on 3 vaccine front-runners
MEDIA outlets are increasingly reporting on vaccine progress, and in many ways, the month of…
What have vaccines done for us?
AS the world awaits the imminent arrival of one — or several — Covid-19 vaccines,…
Brain regions found where serotonin boosts patience, impulse control
NEW research suggests that two areas of the brain work together in response to serotonin…
Ability to lose weight is not affected by age
WHILE people often assume that losing weight is harder later in life, a new study…
Resiliency helps older adults deal with the pandemic
A recent article in JAMA discusses why older adults appear to be coping better with…
Coronavirus: Best time to get tested when you are exposed to Covid-19
AT this point in the pandemic, it is not uncommon to know or be surrounded…
