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Ultra-low-cost hearing aid could address age-related hearing loss

In a new study, researchers found a way to develop a new ultra-low-cost hearing aid that can help older people worldwide who can't afford...

Scientists find new way to disinfect N95 masks

Researchers found that gently heating N95 masks in high relative humidity could inactivate SARS-CoV-2 virus trapped within the masks, without degrading the masks’ performance. As...

Poor bone quality could mean poor heart health

In a new study, researchers found links between lower bone mineral density and worse heart health in both men and women. The research was conducted...

Common heartburn drugs may increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Regular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type...

This stuff is strongly activated in people with severe COVID-19

A type of anti-bacterial T cells, so-called MAIT cells, are strongly activated in people with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease, according to a study...

This sleep problem linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study confirms

New research has confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in both conditions. While the cause of...

Very few COVID-19 patients can survive this heart problem

In a new study, researchers found that people whose hearts stop due to severe COVID-19 are very unlikely to leave the hospital alive. Out of...

These common nutrients may help stave off bowel cancer

Folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer. But there is no evidence that garlic or onions, fish, tea or coffee...

This test could find the silent carriers of COVID-19

Scientists have demonstrated a quick and effective mass testing approach using saliva samples to detect individuals who have been infected with COVID-19 but are...

Newer type 2 diabetes drugs have heart and kidney disease benefits, too

In a new scientific statement, researchers claim two newer types of drugs prescribed primarily for Type 2 diabetes treatment (SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor...