How to stay away from sepsis
Your immune system is on patrol every day. It protects your body from bacteria, viruses, and other germs. But if something goes wrong, it...
Initial severity of COVID-19 not linked to later poor health
In a new study, researchers examined the recovery of lung function and overall wellness in individuals who had varying degrees of COVID-19 severity.
They found...
COVID-19 virus may become another common cold virus eventually
What is the endgame for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that is causing worldwide devastation?
In a new study, researchers suggest that if it becomes endemic—circulating in...
Your gut health strongly linked to your diabetes risk
In a new study, researchers found that a diet rich in healthy and plant-based foods is linked with the presence and abundance of certain...
Why COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer
Bacteria or viruses like influenza that cause pneumonia can spread across large regions of the lung over the course of hours.
In the modern intensive...
This thing can drive immune responses in many chronic diseases
Stiffness in our tissues causes tension in our cells.
In a new study, researchers found that stiffness impacts the innate immune system by upping its...
This drug can strengthen immune system to fight cancer
In a recent study at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and elsewhere, researchers found a drug that induces an integrated immune response in the tumors...
Poor gut health connected to severe COVID-19, study finds
People infected with COVID-19 experience a wide range of symptoms and severities, the most commonly reported including high fevers and respiratory problems.
However, autopsy and...
Exercise can offer unlimited health benefits to your heart
In a new study, researchers found that physical activity is not only linked to a lower risk of heart disease, but there is no...
Scientists find promising new antibodies against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers identified and further developed novel antibody fragments against the COVID-19 virus.
These "nanobodies" are smaller than classic antibodies penetrating the...