Depression and stress may reduce efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines
Decades of research show that depression, stress, loneliness, and poor health behaviors can weaken the body's immune system and lower the effectiveness of certain...
This new one-dose vaccine shows promise in preventing COVID-19
In a new study, researchers report that a single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has shown very strong results in early clinical trials.
The...
This simple exercise may lower blood pressure more effectively
In a new study, researchers found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or...
Scientists find a big cause of irritable bowel syndrome
In a new study, researchers found the mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods.
The finding paves the...
Without this, masks could lead to more COVID-19 spread
In a new study, researchers found that the behavior public officials are now mandating or recommending unequivocally to slow the spread of surging COVID-19—wearing...
New vaccine can protect against multiple COVID-19 viral strains
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the COVID-19 pandemic is just one of many different viruses in the coronavirus family.
Many of these are circulating...
These chemicals in living room may cause diabetes
PBDEs are common household chemicals added to furniture, upholstery, and electronics to prevent fires.
They get released into the air people breathe at home, in...
This study develops a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
In Alzheimer’s disease, the peptide amyloid-beta begins to form clumps in the brain. This process is called aggregation and the clumps so created are...
Why drug remdesivir cannot fully stop COVID-19
Remdesivir is the first drug against COVID-19 to be conditionally approved in Europe and the United States.
The drug is designed to suppress the rapid...
This diet may help reduce type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes who follow a strict low carbohydrate diet for six months may experience...