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Scientists find new drug to treat aggressive breast cancer

In a new study, researchers have discovered a way to slow the growth of breast cancer stem cells. The finding could eventually lead to combination...

Warming climate may trigger this disease outbreak in Southern California

In a new study, researchers found as climate change brings hotter weather to Southern California, coastal populations from San Diego to Santa Barbara may...

Plant-based meats may reduce heart disease risk, Stanford study shows

In a new study, researchers found swapping out red meat for certain plant-based meat alternatives can improve some heart risk factors. The research was conducted...

Scientists find how to treat inflammation caused by overeating

In a new study, researchers have identified a molecule that plays a key role in the body's inflammatory response to overeating, which can lead...

How immune system plays a role in severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers did advanced analyses of immune system activation in patients with severe COVID-19. They found several cell types that play a...

Gum disease linked to higher cancer risk, Harvard study shows

In a new study, researchers found people with bad gum health might be at higher risk of developing certain types of cancer. A history of...

This study shows new way to stop COVID-19 infection in lungs

In a recent study at Boston University and elsewhere, researchers found that “nanosponges” appear to stop the coronavirus infection in its tracks by diverting...

Your immune system may facilitate alcohol addiction

In a new study, researchers found the activation of the immune system could eventually perpetuate some of the bad effects of alcohol, like an...

These mental problems are soaring in COVID-19 pandemic

In a new survey, researchers found the levels of anxiety, addiction, suicidal thoughts are soaring in the pandemic. They found about 41% of American adults...

Heart disease risk factors tied to COVID-19 complications and death

In a new study, researchers found COVID-19 patients with heart disease risk factors are more likely to develop heart complications while hospitalized, and more...