Scientists find the cause of lung damage in severe COVID-19
In two new studies, researchers found sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of the tissue damage...
This mental problem could predict development of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that loneliness could predict the development of type 2 diabetes.
They found it is the absence of quality connections...
Many common drugs can cause irregular heartbeats
In a new scientific statement, researchers suggest doctors should become more familiar with medications that cause irregular heart rhythms called arrhythmias.
They say many commonly...
Lockdown led to 70% drop in New York COVID spread, masks also effective, study...
In a new study, researchers found reducing contact rates—mainly via school closures and voluntary or mandated stay-at-home measures—contributed to around a 70% reduction in...
Flu may increase the spread of COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers used a mathematical model to study the first months of the corona pandemic in Europe.
They found that the decrease...
Depression, but not anxiety, is linked to inflammation
Anxiety and depression are often linked and assumed to be closely related.
But in a new study, researchers have found for the first time that...
Scientists find a better way to detect prediabetes
In a new study, researchers have developed a patch of needles connected to a paper sensor for diagnosing conditions such as prediabetes.
Luckily, this patch...
This mental problem linked to a higher COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that people with substance use disorders are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications.
The findings suggest that health...
Common liver drug may effectively treat dementia
In a new study, researchers found a drug used to treat cirrhosis of the liver may be an effective treatment for a form of...
This tiny antibody component could effectively fight COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have isolated the smallest biological molecule to date that completely and specifically neutralizes the COVID-19 virus.
This antibody component, which...