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Powerful new antibody can fight all known COVID variants

In a study from Boston Children's Hospital, scientists developed a new broadly neutralizing antibody to improve our ability to defend against future variants. In tests,...

1 in 8 hospitalized COVID-19 patients suffer from serious brain damage

In a recent study from Boston University, scientists found about 13% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have serious brain problems. Research has found that infection with...

New eye simulation method could reduce depression and dementia symptoms

Scientists from The University of Hong Kong and elsewhere found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface could reduce depression-like symptoms and improve...

Is caffeine a friend or foe?

Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live...

Blueberries could lower heart disease risk in some older women

In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of heart disease in older women with high...

What happens inside artery plaque to trigger strokes

Heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death in the United States, but scientists are still working to understand one of their primary...

Scientists find a new cause of heart disease

Scientists from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University found a possible causal link between psoriasis and heart disease. They examined the potential causal link...

Drug for asthma and eczema may help treat COVID patients

Scientists from the University of Virginia found a medication used to treat asthma and eczema can improve survival rates for patients with moderate to...

A new way to predict dementia before symptoms appear

In a study from Boston University and elsewhere, scientists found a blood biomarker that could help identify people with the earliest signs of dementia,...

Meds for common bowel disease may protect against severe COVID-19

In a recent study, scientists from Cedars-Sinai found that medicine for inflammatory bowel disease may protect against severe COVID-19. They found that getting the COVID-19...