The longest known COVID-19 infection is more than 500 days
In a recent study from King’s College London, scientists found that the longest known COVID-19 infection is 505 days.
The patient tested positive for COVID-19...
Scientists find new treatment for liver cancer
Scientists from Cedars-Sinai Cancer found a novel immune checkpoint pathway to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer.
This finding, coupled with...
Smoking increases your risk of depression, schizophrenia
Scientists from the University of Bristol found smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing depression by...
Vitamin D level could determine severity of COVID-19 infection
In a recent study from Trinity College Dublin, scientists found that vitamin D can determine the severity of COVID-19.
The finding highlights the association between...
Gum disease is linked to heart attacks and diabetes
Scientists from the University of Oslo found that people with a prior heart attack or diabetes are more likely to have gum disease than...
Scientists find the cause of motor neurone diseases
Scientists from the University of Exeter reported a new genetic discovery that adds weight to a theory that motor neurone degenerative diseases are caused...
Common meds for heart disease, prostate cancer may treat COVID-19
In a recent study, scientists found metoprolol, a drug widely used to treat heart disease, is beneficial when administered to COVID-19 patients.
The research is...
Diabetes plays a big role in your dementia risk, study finds
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet found that well-controlled type 2 diabetes is may play a part in dementia risk.
The research is published in Alzheimer's &...
Obesity increases type 2 diabetes risk in these women
Scientists from Athens Medical Center found that women with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
They...
Vitamin D does not prevent type 2 diabetes in people with high risks
Scientists from the University of Occupational and Environmental Health found that daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type...