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...
COVID-19 antibodies, vaccines less effective against new variants
In a new study, researchers found that three new, fast-spreading variants of the virus that cause COVID-19 can evade antibodies that work against the...
A new early warning sign for heart disease
In a recent study at Edith Cowan University, researchers found that the build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could...
This fat could protect you from many dangerous diseases
In a recent study at the Rockefeller University Hospital, researchers found that people who had detectable brown fat were less likely than their peers...
These contact lenses could help correct color blindness
Imagine seeing the world in muted shades -- gray sky, gray grass.
Some people with color blindness see everything this way, though most can't see...
Women have faster cognitive decline with age, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that women may start middle age with stronger brain function than men, but as they get older, women’s...
1 in 5 healthy kids may have benign bone tumors
In a new study, researchers found that benign bone tumors may be present in nearly 20% of healthy children.
Although that may sound frightening, common...
This study finds why blood type matters for COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers found further evidence that people with certain blood types may be more likely to contract COVID-19.
They found that the...
Scientists find new drug to treat depression effectively
In a new study, researchers found a drug that works against depression by a completely different mechanism than existing treatments.
They showed that ezogabine (also...
Colorectal cancer: What you need to know
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States according to the American Cancer Society.
Since...