This new calculator could help determine who should get COVID-19 vaccines first
In a new study, researchers developed a new online calculator for estimating the individual and community-level risk of dying from COVID-19.
They expect it to...
Vitamin D may hold the clue to more autism in boys
In a new study, researchers found that a deficiency in Vitamin D on the mother's side could explain why autism spectrum disorder is three...
This two-drug combo shows promise for treating COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that The combination of baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug, and remdesivir, an antiviral, reduced time to recovery for people...
Scientists find the key cause of the spread of cancer to the brain
Approximately 200,000 cancer patients are diagnosed with brain metastases each year, yet few treatment options exist because the mechanisms that allow cancer to spread...
Which face mask can protect you best?
It's been shown that when two people wearing masks interact, the chance of COVID-19 transmission is drastically reduced.
Some people, though, still refuse to wear...
Unhealthy gut can cause depression, study shows
Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide.
Understanding its mechanisms is vital for the development of...
Scientists find key to new COVID-19 treatments
In a new study, researchers found potential treatments for COVID-19 after the discovery of five genes linked to the most severe form of the...
These wholegrain foods may help prevent liver inflammation and weight gain
In a recent study at the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, researchers found the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans...
This mental problem is a key sign of COVID-19 in frail, older people
In a new study, researchers found that delirium—a state of acute confusion associated with a higher risk of serious illness and death—is a key...
How to search for COVID-19 information online
In the week before Thanksgiving, thousands of people every day were searching for guidelines and advice for a COVID-19-safe Thanksgiving.
As we head into the...