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This old vaccine may strongly lower COVID-19 death risk

Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a tuberculosis vaccine routinely given to children in countries with high rates of tuberculosis infection. It has already been shown to...

COVID-19 harms young adults harder than thought, Harvard study shows

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 is far from benign when it strikes young adults. Once they are hospitalized, 1 in 5 wind...

Scientists find a better way to repair a damaged heart

Cell therapy for heart regeneration, while promising, has been hampered by issues with long-term survival of the transplanted cells. In a new study, researchers found...

COVID-19 cases in the US are strongly underestimated, UC Berkeley study shows

In a new study, researchers found the United States may have experienced more than 6.4 million cases of COVID-19 by April 18, 2020. That is...

Even moderate alcohol drinking could damage your brain

In a new study, researchers found that even moderate alcohol drinking is linked to decreased brain volume. The research was conducted by a team at...

As COVID-19 continues, getting a flu shot is vital to protecting your health

Those who suffer from asthma are among the most vulnerable to effects of the flu. This year, as COVID-19 continues to spread, it’s more important...

This painkiller drug can make you more willing to take risks

In a new study, researchers found that while painkiller acetaminophen can help people deal with a headache, it may also be making them more...

What to expect from a COVID-19 vaccine, according to Cambridge experts

One of the hottest topics around COVID-19 is the need for a vaccine for this new disease, which has had a huge impact on...

Mozart’s music could reduce this brain disease, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that listening to his piano music can reduce the frequency of epilepsy attacks. They did a comprehensive review of...

High level of this stuff in the body linked to worse outcomes in severe...

In a new study, researchers found patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 infections who have high levels of the blood-clotting protein factor V are at...