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Intensive blood pressure control could benefit people with type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the National University of Ireland found that people with type 2 diabetes who received intensive treatment to keep their blood pressure levels...

Scientists create new COVID shield to protect surfaces from viruses, bacteria

Scientists from the University of Sydney developed a first-of-its-kind sprayable coating that can prevent the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses, including...

This study shows a major cause of common bowel disease

Scientists from KU Leuven found the mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. The finding paves the way...

This face mask can capture and deactivate COVID-19 virus

Scientists from the University of Kentucky have developed a medical face mask membrane that can capture and deactivate the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein on contact. The...

Early treatment could offer lasting pain relief in people with arthritis

Scientists from Leiden University found initiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary stages of...

This study shows the cause of spread of prostate cancer

In a recent study from MedUni Vienna, scientists discovered specific changes in a protein that drives the growth and spread of prostate cancer. Prostate cancers...

Women should eat foods high in potassium to improve heart health

Scientists from Amsterdam University found that women who eat bananas, avocados, and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in their diet. They found...

1 in 13 US adults report long COVID symptoms

Scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics found one in five U.S. adults (19 percent) who...

Flies, roaches not likely to spread COVID-19

Scientists from Texas A&M University found insects like biting flies and cockroaches are not likely to spread the agent of COVID-19 to humans. The research...

Scientists find the right memory strategy to slow cognitive decline

Scientists from the University of Michigan and Penn State found how to find the right memory strategy to slow cognitive decline. The research is published...