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Scientists one step closer to treating the most common blinding eye disease

In a recent study from the University of Manchester, scientists have taken an essential step toward finding a treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD),...

1 in 3 older adults get new diseases after COVID-19, study finds

In a recent study, scientists found almost a third (32 of every 100) of older adults infected with COVID-19 developed at least one new...

Eating moderate dairy food may prevent type 2 diabetes

In a study from the University of Naples Federico, scientists found that dairy products, especially low-fat products and yogurt, are linked to a lower...

Marijuana linked to 300% higher death risk in high blood pressure

In a recent study from Georgia State University, scientists found that marijuana use is linked to a three-fold risk of death from high blood...

How COVID-19 causes brain damage

Although the coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 does not infect nerve cells, it can cause damage to the nervous system. In a study from the University...

Boosting the brain’s cleaning crew to mop up Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from UC San Francisco, scientists found the discovery of how to shift damaged brain cells from a diseased state into a...

New nasal vaccine could prevent COVID-19 more effectively

Scientists have developed a new nasal vaccination strategy that induces potent lung immunity and protection against the COVID-19 virus.

Even moderate exercise could help reduce death risk after breast cancer

Scientists found that even moderate physical activity may help reduce the death risk for breast cancer survivors.

People with type 2 diabetes often get their cancer diagnosis too late

People with diabetes who develop cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease if the condition is not screened for routinely.

Why experts predict a milder winter for COVID-19

The winter forecast for COVID-19 looks to be the mildest yet, say experts from Northeastern University.