These 4 things could block COVID-19, study shows
A recent study at the University of South Florida Health and elsewhere found 4 existing compounds that block replication of the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2)...
COVID-19 could cause declines in life expectancy, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 pandemic could cause a short-term decline in life expectancy in many regions of the world.
They found...
High fructose corn syrup may harm your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in...
This hormone may be a warning light for type 2 diabetes
Up to one in four Danes has an unhealthy accumulation of fat in the liver, also known as fatty liver.
Fatty liver is rarely the...
Rapid 90-minute COVID-19 test is very accurate, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a 90-minute COVID-19 test has over 94% sensitivity and 100% specificity.
Sensitivity is a measure of how well...
COVID-19 prevention may strongly cut flu risk
In a new study, researchers found very low rates of influenza as cases plummeted during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
They found the...
This beverage linked to lower death risk of colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found that in a large group of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, drinking a few cups of coffee a...
Scientists finds a new way to predict who will have severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have identified key markers that could help pinpoint patients who are bound to get a severe reaction to COVID-19...
This stuff in blood could be a key to aging better and living longer
In a recent study from the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere, researchers found that maintaining healthy levels of iron in the blood could be...
This study shows the key to an effective COVID-19 vaccine
Coronavirus particles have a corona (crown) of proteins that resemble spikes, which enable the virus to attach and enter cells in humans.
The spike protein...