Study links rising stress, depression in US to COVID-related losses and media use
In a new study, researchers found experiencing stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic—such as unemployment—and COVID-19-related media consumption may increase stress and depression in...
These 3 common drugs could lower lung cancer risk and death
In a new study, researchers found that the combined use of aspirin, statins, and metformin is associated with decreased lung cancer incidence and death.
The...
Scientists find new drug to treat severe COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers found a new drug that could prevent the consequences of COVID-19 infection.
The finding makes big progress to combat the...
More intense blood pressure control may lower irregular heartbeat risk
Aggressively treating high blood pressure might reduce the risk of a type of irregular heartbeat, according to a new study.
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can...
Scientists find COVID-19 virus jumped between people and mink
In a new study, researchers found examined COVID-19 infections across 16 mink farms in the Netherlands.
They found that the virus likely jumped between people...
Scientists find how cannabis THC may prevent colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found that treatment with Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, prevented the development of colon cancer...
Most homemade masks are doing a great job, even when we sneeze
Studies show that homemade masks help combat the spread of viruses like COVID-19 when combined with frequent hand-washing and physical distancing.
Many of these studies...
This study shows a new cause of migraine headache
Migraine is one of the most disabling disorders, affecting one in seven people and causing a tremendous social and economic burden.
Several findings suggest that...
United States COVID-19 transmission driven by these people, research finds
In a new study, researchers found the resurging COVID-19 transmission in the US is being driven by ages 20-49.
An estimated two in three COVID-19...
Common Alzheimer’s drugs may reverse blood vessel damage in type 2 diabetes
People suffering from a range of conditions called metabolic syndrome—which includes type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity—have a stiffening of...