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All Omicron subvariants can reduce vaccine protection

Scientists from Columbia University found only one currently authorized antibody treatment retains its activity against all Omicron subvariants. They also found that the effectiveness of...

Reducing simple carbs in meals may prevent brain aging

Scientists from Stony Brook University found that brain aging can be found in the late 40s, a much younger age than would be expected. They...

This diet could help heart disease patients lose weight

Scientists from Republican Specialized Scientific Practical Medical Center of Therapy and Medical Rehabilitation found that eating low glycemic index foods promotes a healthier body...

How to protect yourself against HPV

More than half of all sexually active people get a genital infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, but...

Common mouthwash may harm your teeth

Scientists from the University of Plymouth found that commonly used chlorhexidine mouthwash could make saliva much more acidic and may increase the risk of...

Common blood thinners may improve survival in COVID-19

Scientists from Mount Sinai found that treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants—blood thinners that slow down clotting—may improve their chances of survival. The research is...

Autism spectrum disorder: Uncovering clues to a complicated condition

Autism is a complex brain disorder that first appears during early childhood. It affects how a person behaves and interacts with others. People with autism...

Gout drug may help treat heart failure

Scientists from the University of Virginia found that the anti-inflammatory benefits of a common gout medicine may help save the lives of people with...

Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis

Getting diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia is never pleasant. Now scientists from the University of Michigan found that when and how...

Depression severity may predict stroke risk

Scientists from Kaiser Permanente found that the severity of depressive symptoms over time may help predict stroke risk. The research was published in Stroke and...