Higher Nighttime Blood Pressure Tied to Worse Vascular Disease
So-called reverse dipping among those with hypertension tied to cerebrovascular disease, memory problems
Removal of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Likely Ineffective
Despite Juul's voluntary removal, other sellers filled the void, while Juul saw growth among other flavors
Ovarian Insufficiency Not Tied to Higher Risks for Obesity, Diabetes
Study followed women with high and low ovarian reserves over a median time period of 16 years
Higher Vitamin D From Food May Protect Against Heart Disease
Findings of protective effect were stronger in men
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Cut IBS Symptoms
Increased ability to retain present-moment focus and to act with awareness tied to symptom improvement
Probiotics May Help Reduce Mild-to-Moderate Acne Symptoms
Treatment with probiotics may help augment the skin's natural defenses against acne
Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
COPD patients, smokers have up-regulation of ACE-2, the cellular entry receptor for SARS-CoV-2
CRISPR-Based Test Can Diagnose COVID-19 in Under 60 Minutes
Like other tests, this one can detect COVID-19 in samples from respiratory swabs
FDA Urges COVID-19 Survivors to Donate Plasma
Convalescent plasma has antibodies and could be used to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients
Scientists Design Protective Respirator for Health Care Workers
Team created 3D-printed parts to modify a surgical helmet into a powered air-purifying respirator