Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sickle cell raises COVID-19 risk, but vaccination lags: Study

Despite the fact that people with sickle cell disease have a much higher risk of serious illness or death if they develop COVID-19, a new study shows they're also much less likely than those without sickle cell disease to ...

Cardiology

Artery calcification more common in night owls, shows study

Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Circadian rhythm appears to be particularly important for the heart and ...

Health

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of COVID-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again be at risk if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes its committee's ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study reveals the art of aging well

The gift of art could make the perfect Christmas present for older friends and relatives, after new research by The University of Western Australia and Busselton Health Study linked better physical health and mental well-being ...

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