COVID vaccine patch fights variants better than needles
Scientists from the University of Queensland found a needle-free vaccine patch could better fight COVID-19 variants, such as Omicron and Delta, than a traditional...
How does stroke impact your vision?
The visual pathway is very long and goes from the eyes to the occipital lobe, which is the region in the cerebral hemisphere that...
Mediterranean diet could protect your brain in old age
Amid the contention about diets and detoxes, sugar, and fats, there is at least general agreement that a Mediterranean diet – fruit, vegetables, olive...
This study shows a big cause of deadly brain cancer
Scientists from the University of Virginia found an oncogene (a cancer-causing gene) responsible for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor.
The discovery offers a promising new...
Earbuds may soon detect ear infections and other ailments
Earbuds may soon be able to detect common ear infections and other ailments, according to a new study.
The “EarHealth” system pairs Bluetooth earbuds with...
Vaccination lowers the risks for heart attack, stroke after COVID-19
Scientists from the National Health Insurance Service in South Korea found that full vaccination against COVID-19 is linked to a lower risk for heart...
Mediterranean diet could help prevent memory loss, dementia
Scientists from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases found that eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil may...
Type 2 diabetes drug may benefit people with chronic depression
Scientists from Stanford University found that a medication normally used to boost insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes appears to help ease the symptoms...
Migraine headaches linked to higher risks for heart disease, stroke
Scientists from Soonchunhyang University found that migraine headaches may raise the risks for heart disease and stroke, particularly in women.
The research is published in...
Scientists find the cause of long COVID ‘brain fog’
Scientists from La Trobe University found the cause of the neurological conditions seen in patients with long COVID, such as brain fog.
The study provides...