No evidence vitamin D affects COVID severity in people of European ancestry
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has seen a wide variety of untested off-the-shelf COVID treatments suggested.
Amongst these suggestions though, it's vitamin D that has gained...
Risk of severe and ‘long’ COVID-19 may start very early
In a new study, researchers found that the likelihood of severe and 'long' COVID may be established very early on the following infection.
They also...
This common food may increase risk of dangerous bowel diseases
In a recent study at Stony Brook University, researchers found that consumption of fructose may worsen intestinal inflammation common to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
The...
These people can get the best benefit from aspirin
In a recent study from UT Southwestern, researchers found an X-ray test commonly used to assess the hardening of the arteries could help doctors...
A good time to quit: Smoking and vaping amid COVID-19
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise and cold and flu season take hold, physicians are adamantly advising patients to do all they can to...
Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain
In a new study, researchers found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared with flat flexible...
Diamonds are a cell’s best friend, shows study
Scientists have used tiny diamonds, or nanodiamonds, to measure heat transfer inside living cells, potentially leading to new diagnostic tools and therapies for cancer.
Associate...
Cats may help decrease anxiety for kids with autism
In a new study, researchers found that cats may help increase empathy while decreasing separation anxiety for children with autism.
The findings can have beneficial...
New patch could releases non-opioid painkiller directly to the wound
In a new study, researchers developed a bio-compatible surgical patch that releases non-opioid painkillers directly to the site of a wound for days and...
This stuff in sunscreen may play a role in breast cancer development
In a new study, researchers found that the common sunscreen ingredient benzophenone-3, also known as oxybenzone or BP-3, can play a role in the...