Older people have more COVID-19 antibodies, study finds
With the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide, the pandemic’s spread is accelerating.
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that those who received...
Eating peppers may reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease
In a study from the University of Washington and elsewhere, researchers found eating nicotine-containing vegetables, such as peppers, may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s...
All three Omicron subvariants blunt vaccine and antibody treatment effectiveness
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found only one currently authorized antibody treatment retains its activity against all Omicron subvariants.
They also found...
Scientists find new way to test personalized drug treatments for breast cancer
For years, researchers have honed a process of developing breast cancer models using tumors donated by breast cancer patients.
They then implanted into mice as...
This may protect people from persistent depression during COVID pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on mental health, contributing to an increase in persistent and elevated depression across the United States.
In...
Why women are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s
Previous research finds that women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), but the cause of this phenomenon has been...
Did COVID-19 make ringing in the ears worse?
Tinnitus, most often described as "ringing" in the ears even though no external sound is present, also can be perceived as humming, hissing, buzzing,...
Tiny devices made of DNA could treat cancer
Scientists from the University of Chicago have developed a tiny device made out of DNA to locate tumor cells and force them to reveal...
Gut health may affect Alzheimer’s development, show studies
Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia, a condition that is devastating for those affected, their loved ones, and their carers.
With one in three...
Why coronavirus doesn’t spread easily from surfaces
Early in the pandemic, many people disinfected surfaces fiercely because some lab studies predicted that the coronavirus could be easily transmitted by the surface
But...