Smoking and vaping can damage kidneys in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that nicotine can worsen kidney disease in smokers with diabetes and damages kidney filters in these people.
The toxic...
Scientists find how drug remdesivir works to kill COVID-19 virus
In a new study, researchers found out how the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir works to kill the virus.
The drug is the only treatment of...
Scientists find new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease 5 years before its onset
In a new study, researchers discovered two early plasma markers to detect Alzheimer's disease five years before its onset.
The research was conducted by a...
This common antibiotic may reduce depression
In a new study, researchers found evidence that drug minocycline could improve depressive symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression and low inflammation.
Minocycline is a...
Vitamin D: important for your overall health, and may even prevent COVID-19
Not too long ago, Vitamin D emerged as the star of the show when it came to proactive and preventive health care.
Seen as the...
Scientists find new way to melt tumors
In a new study, researchers have discovered a protein that could effectively melt tumors in days.
The protein can do this when it is genetically...
Alcohol may cause immediate harm on the heart in these people
A daily alcoholic drink for women or two for men might be good for heart health, compared to drinking more or not drinking at...
COVID-19 variants: what do new mutations to SARS-CoV-2 mean
New SARS-CoV-2 mutations in the U.K. and the U.S. have raised alarms. A Michigan expert weighs in.
News reports abound about the fact that SARS-CoV-2,...
New antiviral drug 10 times more effective against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that the antiviral drug plitidepsin is between 10 and 100 times more effective against SARS-CoV-2, including the new...
Drug prices in the US are 2.56 times those in other countries
In a new study, researchers found that prescription drug prices in the United States are much higher than in other nations, with prices in...