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Living near trees may prevent vascular damage, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that living near an abundance of green vegetation can offset the negative effects of air pollution on blood...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher COVID-19 risk, study confirms

In a new study, researchers found that patients with vitamin D deficiency are much more likely to be positive for COVID-19. The research was conducted...

Scientists find new way to combat asthma and COVID-related lung diseases

In a new study, researchers examined how the immune system impacts gut bacteria. They found two molecules that can not only provide profound protection in...

New test can predict a type of autism with 100% accuracy

In a new study, researchers found several maternal autoantibodies that are highly linked to the diagnosis and severity of autism. They focused on maternal autoantibody-related...

Air pollution may increase vision loss risk in older people

In a new study, researchers found that air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as age-related...

Lack of sleep can hurt your brain like concussion

In a new study, researchers found that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion. They found between 11%...

COVID-19 infection can reduce pain

In a recent study at the University of Arizona, researchers found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can relieve pain. The finding may explain...

This drug may help prevent serious illness in COVID-19

Drug fluvoxamine is used commonly to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, and depression. In a recent study at Washington University School of Medicine...

Why Los Angeles County should not return to normal after the pandemic

With a massive COVID-19 vaccination campaign now underway, many are hoping that Los Angeles County could soon return to its pre-pandemic normal. However, a new...

Americans want government to address COVID-19 above all else, survey finds

AP-NORC poll: 53% of Americans cite COVID-19 as a top policy concern; partisanship persists. Headed into 2021, COVID-19 tops the list of Americans’ priorities for...