Female leadership led to fewer COVID-19 deaths
Scientists from the University of Queensland found that countries with female leaders recorded 40% fewer COVID-19 deaths than nations governed by men.
The research is...
Scientists find origins of the Black Death
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea.
The disease...
Scientists find the cause of drug resistance in prostate cancer
Scientists from Moffitt Cancer Center found a mechanism that leads to drug resistance in prostate cancer.
The research is published in Science Translational Medicine and...
Scientists find how to reduce amputation risk in diabetes
Scientists from the University of Virginia found patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36% less...
Pfizer or Moderna booster only provide temporary protection against omicron
Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar found that a recent Pfizer or Moderna mRNA-vaccine booster provided good but temporary protection against infection by the SARS-CoV-2...
Lager beer could boost men’s gut health
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently, but are these drinks also healthful?
Scientists...
Cholesterol and blood sugar levels at age 35 may affect Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists from Boston University found living your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease (AD)...
Brain damage caused by COVID-19 persist in many people
Scientists from the University of California San Diego found brain symptoms of COVID-19 persist in the majority of long-haulers.
They found that while many patients...
Your lifestyle plays big roles in risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Vanderbilt University found that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing...
Uncontrolled diabetes can worsen heart failure fast
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found among older adults with early-stage—also known as preclinical—heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes can strongly increase the risk of heart failure...