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Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from seeking critical medical care

When seeking critical medical care, minutes count — especially when dealing with cases of suspected heart attack or stroke. Yet many patients in need of...

New blood test can detect COVID-19 in 20 minutes

In a new study, researchers have been able to detect positive COVID-19 cases using blood samples in about 20 minutes, and identify whether someone...

Scientists find new way to treat Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia

In a new study, researchers have discovered a new class of proteins that protect synapses from being destroyed. Synapses are the structures where electrical impulses...

New hopes for quick COVID-19 vaccine

As physical distancing, face masks and habitual hand-washing have become the new normal, hopes for returning to the old normal rest largely on the...

Scientists find a major cause of deadly brain cancer

In a new study, researchers have identified an oncogene (a cancer-causing gene) responsible for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor. The discovery offers a promising new...

New antibody finding shows promise in fight against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that potently neutralizing antibodies are showing promise as a potential therapy for preventing and treating COVID-19. The monoclonal antibodies...

People with type 2 diabetes may show early signs of heart failure

In a new study, researchers found adults with type 2 diabetes that have no history, signs, or symptoms of heart problems may have severely...

Good news: COVID-19 virus not transmitted by mosquitoes

In a new study, researchers confirmed that the COVID-19 virus cannot be transmitted to people by mosquitoes. The research was conducted by a team at...

Harvard study shows real symptoms in severe COVID-19

A recent study at Harvard Medical School found a new list of symptoms that point to severe COVID-19. The findings are based on a review...

These anti-inflammatory drugs could stop COVID-19 virus growth

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its rapid spread, the scientific community has been working on developing an effective treatment for the...