These existing drugs could fight against COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that three common antihistamine medications could inhibit infection of cells by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
The drugs—hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine...
This diet may lower diabetes risk by 30%, Harvard study shows
The Mediterranean (MED) diet, rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, is a recommended way to reduce the risk of heart...
Overweight and obese younger adults have higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers warn that being younger (aged 50 and under) doesn’t protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight.
They...
A new way to treat blinding eye disease without drugs or surgery
In a new study, researchers have developed a potential new treatment for the eye disease glaucoma that could replace daily eye drops and surgery...
This study shows an important cause of severe COVID-19
While most people dying from COVID-19 are elderly, up to 5% to 10% of younger adults and children can also be seriously infected by...
This stuff in your mouth may cause oral cancer
In a recent study at the University of California, San Francisco, researchers found that pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to...
Out of many COVID-19 tests, which one to choose?
Until a vaccine is available, curbing the coronavirus pandemic relies heavily on how quickly a potentially exposed individual can be tested and quarantined.
However, the...
Your gut health linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new study confirmed
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Still incurable, it directly affects nearly one million people in Europe, and indirectly millions of family...
New saliva-based antibody test for COVID-19 highly accurate, study shows
In a new study, researchers developed a new saliva-based test and found it could accurately detect the presence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus...
Lung failure in COVID-19 not caused by cytokine storm, study shows
The turning point for people with COVID-19 typically comes in the second week of symptoms.
As most people begin to recover, a few others find...