People with COVID-19 often lie about symptoms and distancing, this study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people living in the United States who believe, or know, they are COVID-19 positive are more likely...
This study shows a new, complex form of dementia
In a recent study at the University of Kentucky, researchers found a complex and under-recognized form of dementia.
The study is published in the Journal of...
Immune system plays a critical role in severe COVID-19, new evidence shows
In a new study, researchers conducted advanced analyses of immune system activation in patients with severe COVID-19.
They found several cell types that play a...
These two common foods may reduce inflammation, protect heart health
In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, researchers found that camelina sativa oil reduces the formation of fatty acid...
Is saliva testing better? 5 things to know about the new COVID-19 test
Early in the pandemic, it became clear that testing for COVID-19 might be key to controlling outbreaks.
But the existing tests have presented logistical challenges.
Health...
Coffee shops, fast food restaurants may benefit cognitive function in older people
When you think of fast food, you don't normally think of good health, but places such as the Golden Arches and neighborhood cafes may...
The hunt for COVID-19 treatments has researchers optimistic
COVID-19 launches a multipronged assault on the human body, causing complications that range from mild to deadly.
The ultimate defense would be a vaccine, which...
New study shows a link between autism and cholesterol levels
In a new study, researchers have identified a subtype of autism arising from a cluster of genes that regulate cholesterol metabolism and brain development.
They...
Why older people more likely to have cancer
As our bodies convert food into energy, they produce debris that accumulates as we age.
In a new study, researchers found that one of these...
Using a public restroom? Mask up!
Think you don’t need to worry about COVID-19 while using a public restroom?
In a new study, researchers found that flushing public restroom toilets can...