Mutation is making COVID-19 virus milder, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found a genetic variant of COVID-19 virus that resulted in a less severe form of the disease, with a...
Dementia kills nearly three times more people than previously thought
In a new study, researchers found dementia may be an underlying cause of nearly three times more deaths in the U.S. than official records...
Common high blood pressure drugs could reduce COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found medication for high blood pressure could improve COVID-19 survival rates and reduce the severity of the infection.
The research...
This study shows how to turn off breast cancer growth and metastasis
In a new study at Tulane University School of Medicine, researchers discovered a gene that causes an aggressive form of breast cancer to rapidly...
Tips for preventing COVID-19 if you have diabetes
People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus, including the new coronavirus.
During this outbreak of COVID-19, it...
New finding may help treat eye disease caused by diabetes
In a new study, researchers found a cellular process that occurs in the retinas of people with diabetic retinopathy.
This discovery could lead to the...
Scientists find the key to treating inflammatory diseases
In a new study, researchers have found the key to treating inflammatory diseases like asthma, allergies, chronic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
They...
COVID-19 cases, deaths may have a weekly pattern, new study shows
In a new study, researchers have found weekly oscillations in the numbers of new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths in several countries that are...
Common fatty liver disease may cause Alzheimer’s-like symptoms
In a new study, researchers have found the cause behind the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (i.e., NAFLD, recently reclassified as metabolic associated...
2 or more long-term health problems linked to a positive COVID-19 test result
In a new study, researchers found the presence of two or more long term health conditions—known as multimorbidity—is linked to a 48% higher risk...