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Scientists find how ketamine combats depression

In a new study, researchers found why in low doses, the anesthetic drug ketamine could have a rapid effect on difficult-to-treat depression. They identified a...

This common health problem is a big risk factor for severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that obesity is a major risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization. The team gathered preliminary findings from six ICU units...

Eating this food could help lower type 2 diabetes risk

In a new study, researchers found that eating high-quality carbohydrates, such as whole grains, was associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes. They...

Low humidity linked to higher COVID-19 risk

In a new study, researchers found a link between lower humidity and an increase in locally COVID-19 positive cases. They discovered a 1% decrease in...

This new AI could predict COVID-19 without testing

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence diagnostic that can predict whether someone is likely to have COVID-19 based on their symptoms, according to a...

Popular heartburn drug may increase risk of pancreatic cancer

Recently, researchers have found that a common drug many individuals take to treat heartburn is linked to a higher risk of pancreatic cancer. The drug’s...

Will warmer weather help contain COVID-19? Not really, new research says

In two new studies, researchers suggest that the warm summer months will not strongly slow the novel coronavirus as it spreads around the globe. They...

Women less likely to have heart disease—and die of it—than men

In a new study, researchers found that women are less likely to have cardiovascular disease, and die of it, than men. It didn't matter if...

This treatment may improve survival of pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers found that one-third of patients receiving chemotherapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer had very encouraging results at the time...

Why smokers are more likely to have COVID-19 than non-smokers

In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smokers are more likely to have health complications. One possible reason is that smoking causes a big...