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Hand sanitizer can strongly harm children’s eyes

In a new study, researchers found the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dangerous, unintended consequence: eye injuries...

The head is connected to the heart and can influence health

A growing body of research shows good mental health can improve heart health and reduce cardiovascular risks, while poor mental health can increase the...

Living near trees may prevent vascular damage, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that living near an abundance of green vegetation can offset the negative effects of air pollution on blood...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher COVID-19 risk, study confirms

In a new study, researchers found that patients with vitamin D deficiency are much more likely to be positive for COVID-19. The research was conducted...

Scientists find new way to combat asthma and COVID-related lung diseases

In a new study, researchers examined how the immune system impacts gut bacteria. They found two molecules that can not only provide profound protection in...

New test can predict a type of autism with 100% accuracy

In a new study, researchers found several maternal autoantibodies that are highly linked to the diagnosis and severity of autism. They focused on maternal autoantibody-related...

Air pollution may increase vision loss risk in older people

In a new study, researchers found that air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as age-related...

Lack of sleep can hurt your brain like concussion

In a new study, researchers found that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion. They found between 11%...

COVID-19 infection can reduce pain

In a recent study at the University of Arizona, researchers found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can relieve pain. The finding may explain...

This drug may help prevent serious illness in COVID-19

Drug fluvoxamine is used commonly to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, and depression. In a recent study at Washington University School of Medicine...