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Scientists find new way to treat hair loss

In a new study, researchers have identified a microRNA (miRNA) that could promote hair regeneration. This miRNA—miR-218-5p—plays an important role in regulating the pathway involved...

New evidence that low vitamin D level linked to higher COVID-19 risk

Vitamin D is recognized as an important co-factor in several physiological processes linked with bone and calcium metabolism, and also in diverse non-skeletal outcomes,...

These common anti-inflammatory drugs may increase heart disease, bleeding risk

In a new study, researchers found the use of NSAIDs to treat first-time heart attack patients strongly increased the risk of heart disease and...

Face masks can protect people from COVID-19 ‘super spreaders’

In a new study, researchers found that face masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among folks trapped in a room with an...

A healthy diet may help help prevent prostate cancer

In a new study, researchers found a strong link between diet and prostate cancer. The research was conducted by a team at Institut national de...

11 U.S. states with surging COVID-19 cases may lack ICU doctors

In a new study, researchers found 11 states with surging COVID-19 rates are currently at risk of straining their supply of intensivists, doctors who...

In U.S. 1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found the number of young adults infected with the coronavirus surges throughout the nation. This indicates that youth may not...

COVID-19 may lead to severe mental diseases in some people

A recent study from La Trobe University and elsewhere completed a review of contemporary epidemics and pandemic research to see the impact of COVID-19...

This new surgery could treat blinding eye disease in older people

In a new study, researchers developed a new surgical approach to treat progressive blindness in older people. The research was conducted by a team at...

This common nutrient may determine COVID-19 severity

A recent study from Trinity College Dublin and elsewhere found that vitamin D can determine severity in COVID-19. The finding highlights the association between vitamin...