Protein snack at night could increase blood sugar in the morning
Having high blood sugar levels after eating is linked to health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
Previous research has shown that a...
Common blood thinner drug may help treat COVID-19, study shows
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, uses a surface spike protein to latch onto human cells, and initiate infection.
In a recent study at Rensselaer...
7 in 10 Americans willing to get COVID-19 vaccine
In a new study, researchers found that almost seven in 10 Americans would be interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available.
They...
New finding may help develop a universal antibody test for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers take a significant step closer to developing a uniform, universal COVID-19 antibody test.
They tested alternative ways to measure COVID-19...
Air pollution contributes to COVID-19 death in US
In a new study, researchers found a link between chronic exposure to hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) and COVID-19 mortality rates.
The research was conducted by...
Why does smoking lead to cancer and heart disease? It is not because of...
In a new study, researchers found that most doctors mistakenly believe that nicotine leads to cancer and heart and respiratory diseases.
But in fact, the...
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19
In a study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the...
Sleep is like a ‘crystal ball’ to predict Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that getting plenty of deep, restorative sleep may offer a defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
They found a way to...
Scientists discover 4 different COVID-19 risk groups
In a new study, researchers found people who are admitted to hospital with COVID-19 can be divided into four distinct groups.
They identified the groups...
Scientists find an important cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, or PANDAS, were first proposed in the 1990s.
Thought to be triggered by streptococcal infections, they account for an unknown portion...