Scientists find a universal antibody therapy for all COVID-19 variants
In a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers discovered a monoclonal antibody that potentially acts as a potent universal coronavirus...
New test could detect 95% of early pancreatic cancer
A new study from UC San Diego Health found a novel screening platform has flagged more than 95% of stage 1 cancers.
If validated by...
Chronic kidney disease: What you need to know
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should.
The main risk factors for developing kidney disease...
A plant-based diet may be the best for type 2 diabetes
In a review study from New York University, researchers found a plant-based diet could strongly benefit people with diabetes.
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes...
Living near a green area could strongly cut your stroke risk
In a new study from Hospital del Mar and elsewhere, researchers found the risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke, the most common type of cerebrovascular...
Scientists find how to diagnose Parkinson’s disease from skin
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that continues to worsen over time. Symptoms are slow movements, often with shaking, together with muscular rigidity.
It is...
Many people cannot recognize heart attack in exercise. Can you do it?
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that almost half of over-35s were not confident in their ability to recognize...
Opioid pain killers linked to mood disorders, pancreatic cancer
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of...
Should you stop or keep taking your daily aspirin?
In a new study from the University of Tasmania, researchers found there is no clear evidence about the harm or benefit of either cessation...
This new PCR test can detect all COVID-19 variants
In a new study from Rutgers University and elsewhere, researchers developed a PCR test that uses molecular beacons not only to diagnose COVID-19 infection,...