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If you already had COVID-19, let others get the vaccine, study says

In a new study, researchers found that people who already had COVID-19 may step aside and give their place in the vaccine line to...

Am I losing my sense of smell or is it COVID-19?

Do I have COVID-19 or is it something else? This question has probably crossed your mind a time or two — or maybe even 20. COVID-19...

Avoiding these foods can lower your heart disease, stroke risk

In a new study, researchers found that diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains, and sugary beverages can increase the subsequent risk...

This new calculator could help determine who should get COVID-19 vaccines first

In a new study, researchers developed a new online calculator for estimating the individual and community-level risk of dying from COVID-19. They expect it to...

Vitamin D may hold the clue to more autism in boys

In a new study, researchers found that a deficiency in Vitamin D on the mother's side could explain why autism spectrum disorder is three...

This two-drug combo shows promise for treating COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that The combination of baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug, and remdesivir, an antiviral, reduced time to recovery for people...

Scientists find the key cause of the spread of cancer to the brain

Approximately 200,000 cancer patients are diagnosed with brain metastases each year, yet few treatment options exist because the mechanisms that allow cancer to spread...

Which face mask can protect you best?

It's been shown that when two people wearing masks interact, the chance of COVID-19 transmission is drastically reduced. Some people, though, still refuse to wear...

Unhealthy gut can cause depression, study shows

Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide. Understanding its mechanisms is vital for the development of...

Scientists find key to new COVID-19 treatments

In a new study, researchers found potential treatments for COVID-19 after the discovery of five genes linked to the most severe form of the...