Second-generation COVID vaccine can produce high levels of antibodies
Scientists from the University of Washington found a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in clinical testing.
They tested 4,037 adults over 18 years of...
This dog drug may help inhibit COVID-19 virus, study shows
Scientists from the University of Chicago found the drug masitinib may be effective in treating COVID-19.
They found the drug inhibited the replication of SARS-CoV-2...
Early COVID-19 mindset predicts well-being
Mindsets developed in the first 10 days of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced people’s emotions and health behaviors – and ultimately predicted their well-being six...
New defibrillator much safer for people with heart disease
Scientists from McMaster University found that high-risk patients who need defibrillators to prevent cardiac arrest can experience fewer complications with a type of device...
Why some older men more likely to have diabetes?
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that older men who have lower lean body mass as they age are more prone to developing diabetes,...
Aspirin does not reduce risk of this heart disease
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that aspirin therapy, as opposed to statin use, for non-obstructive coronary artery disease does not reduce...
Why there are higher COVID-19 death rates in the southern U.S.
Scientists from Georgetown University found that during the pre-Omicron phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, regions of the U.S. had markedly different mortality rates, primarily...
How to treat slightly high blood pressure
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that doctors should consider prescribing medication for patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if levels do not...
How to get ahead of head and neck cancer
Many symptoms of head and neck cancer are hard to miss—a lump in the neck, persistent hoarseness, a mouth sore that doesn't heal—which is...
Exercise warnings over long COVID recovery
Scientists from the University of Leeds found that patients experiencing long COVID are receiving "inconsistent advice" on how to resume physical activities.
They found that...