After old age, the thing is biggest risk factor for COVID-19 death
Intellectual disability puts people at higher risk of dying earlier in life than the general population, for a variety of reasons.
The main symptom is...
Eye problems linked to higher death risk, study finds
The global population is aging, and so are their eyes.
In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more...
This thing may increase death risk in pneumonia, flu and COVID-19
In a recent study at the University of Michigan, researchers found that high levels of cadmium, a chemical found in cigarettes and in contaminated...
This new drug 10 times more effective fighting COVID-19
In a recent study from UCL and elsewhere, researchers found that the antiviral drug plitidepsin is between 10 and 100 times more effective against...
These existing drugs may help combat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers developed an artificial intelligence-based method to screen currently available medications as possible treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
They found several anti-inflammatory...
How to protect yourself from colon cancer
Discussions about digestion and elimination can be embarrassing, so many people, young and old, tend to avoid them.
But ignoring the topic and skipping colorectal...
Vaping marijuana linked to more lung damage
In a new study, researchers found that people who vape cannabis are at greater risk for respiratory symptoms indicative of lung injury than people...
Smoking cessation drug may help treat Parkinson’s in women
In a new study, researchers found that cytisine—a smoking cessation drug commonly used in Europe—reduces the loss of dopamine neurons in females.
These findings provide...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may cause this skin reaction, study finds
The speed and scale of vaccinations against the SARS-CoV-2 virus ramps up globally.
In a new paper, researchers call for greater awareness and communication around...
Scientists discover a backup natural pacemaker in the heart
In a new study, researchers discovered a backup natural pacemaker, which is able to generate a pulse and control the heart rate.
The finding has...