Scientists get ‘initial hit’ in developing drug to treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers developed a ring-shaped molecule called a macrocycle that’s designed to gum up the machinery of the COVID-19 virus by...
How the timing of light exposure could affect your health
Increased light exposure can have positive and negative effects on your health — depending on the time of day.
In the age of working from...
This health problem can drive premature heart disease, death
In a new study, researchers found more Australians and Americans are dying from heart disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people.
They found...
Scientists find a cause of impaired social functions in autism
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the...
Scientists find a new way to treat COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, much research has focused on the immune system's role in patients who become...
Scientists develop new blood-thinner drug with no bleeding side-effects
In a new study, researchers develop synthetic blood-thinner that doesn't cause bleeding side-effects.
The research was conducted by a team at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de...
Infrared lasers may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
A notable characteristic of several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, is the formation of harmful plaques that contain aggregates—also known as fibrils—of...
Electric cooker is an easy, efficient way to sanitize N95 masks
In a new study, researchers found owners of electric multi-cookers may be able to add another use to its list of functions: sanitization of...
This method may activate brown fat in body, help treat obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers have discovered how to activate brown fat in humans, which may lead to new treatments for type 2 diabetes...
This eye problem should be checked as a primary symptom of COVID-19, study shows
Coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing are common symptoms of COVID-19, but a recent study from the University of Alberta found that the pink eye...