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More than 25% of US people have depression during COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers found more than a quarter of American adults are experiencing COVID-related symptoms of depression. Though 8.5% of adults were experiencing...

These popular fad diets may boost heart health and weight loss in short-term

In a new study, researchers found trendy ketogenic and intermittent fasting diets do seem to help people lose weight in the short-term and may...

Face masks and coverings can fight COVID-19, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found cloth face coverings, even homemade masks made of the correct material, are effective in reducing the spread of...

Inflammation direct contributes to Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that is characterized by the buildup of clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brain. Exactly what causes these clumps,...

Children with COVID-19 may have this rare inflammation disease

In a new study, researchers have mapped the immune response in children affected by a rare but life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19. The study...

This stuff can cause spread of prostate cancer

In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, researchers found a lipid-regulating protein conveys what the researchers describe as “superpowers” onto prostate...

New finding may help develop effective drugs against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers have identified a part of the COVID-19 virus that can be targeted by drugs that prevent the virus from...

High level of this stuff in your body may decrease life expectancy

Iron is used by the body to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen. Most people without underlying health conditions should be able to...

More than 20% of children with COVID-19 have no symptoms

In a new study, researchers found a considerable proportion of children with confirmed COVID-19 remain asymptomatic. The research was conducted by a team from Seoul...

This new portable COVID-19 test may send result to your smartphone in 30 minutes

As COVID-19 continues to spread, bottlenecks in supplies and laboratory personnel have led to long waiting times for results in some areas. In a new...