This new test could find who will develop severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a new test for SARS-CoV-2 viral proteins known as antigens could determine which COVID-19 patients are most...
This vitamin deficiency may lead to alcohol-related dementia
A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown dementia.
However, scientists do not...
New antiviral drug may help inhibit COVID-19 virus
In a new study, researchers found computer-designed small proteins could protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
In the experiments, the...
This study shows a new way to treat hair loss
Hair growth depends on the health of dermal papillae (DP) cells, which regulate the hair follicle growth cycle.
Current treatments for hair loss can be...
Many people COVID-19 have this dangerous lung symptom
In a new study, researchers found as many as one in 100 patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 develop a pneumothorax—a 'punctured lung’.
The research...
Some common anti-inflammatory drugs may raise risks of bleeding, heart disease
Current guidelines discourage the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with established heart disease.
While established in Western countries, there has been no...
Scientists redesign the face mask to improve comfort and protection
Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in...
Scientists turn yeast cells into drug factories
Stanford engineers have genetically reprogrammed the cellular machinery of yeast to create microscopic factories that convert sugars and amino acids into plant-based drugs.
Since antiquity,...
This new treatment may strongly benefit people with prostate cancer
For some prostate cancer patients, radical treatment (surgery or radiation) are treatment standards.
However, these procedures may cause side effects including urinary incontinence or impotency.
In...
Immune-boosting cancer treatment may harm heart health
A type of cancer treatment used to boost the body's immune system may worsen inflammation in the arteries that distribute blood from the heart,...