Scientists find the best way to test COVID-19
In a recent study, scientists from Cornell University found that nasopharyngeal swabs—taken from far back inside the nostril—were more effective at detecting COVID-19 than...
Good sleepers have lower risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds
Scientists from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research found that 9 in 10 people do not get a good night's sleep.
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Taking blood pressure drugs at night no better than in the morning
Scientists from the University of Dundee found that protection against heart attack, stroke, and vascular death is not affected by whether high blood pressure...
COVID-19 may harm your cognitive abilities
In a study from the University of Waterloo, scientists found that people who contract COVID‐19 often experience memory, attention, and concentration problems, even after...
MIT scientists create low-cost aluminum-sulfur battery for energy storage
As the world builds out ever larger installations of wind and solar power systems, the need is growing fast for economical, large-scale backup systems...
New diet, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors
In a guideline from the American Cancer Society, scientists give suggestions about diet and exercise to reduce the risk for recurrence and mortality among...
Universal flu vaccine prevents infections from influenza A and B viruses
In a study from Georgia State University, scientists found a new universal flu vaccine may protect against diverse variants of both influenza A and...
Drug combo treatment could cut death risk by 33% after a heart attack
In a study from The Mount Sinai Hospital, scientists found a three-drug medication known as a "polypill" is effective in cutting death risk by...
Scientists may have found safe, effective treatment for monkeypox
Scientists from UC Davis Health found that the antiviral tecovirimat appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of monkeypox symptoms and skin...
Fourth dose of Pfizer vaccine can prevent severe COVID-19 in older people
In a study from Tel Aviv University, scientists found that the fourth dose of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine offers strong protection against severe COVID-19...