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Scientists find new way to predict which drug combinations kill cancer

In a new study, researchers developed a machine learning model that accurately predicts how combinations of cancer drugs kill various types of cancer cells. The...

Hot or cold, weather alone has no strong effect on COVID-19 spread

In a new study, researchers found that temperature and humidity do not play a significant role in COVID-19 spread. That means whether it's hot or...

Diet drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are linked to a higher risk of heart disease. This suggests artificially...

Widely used diabetes drugs may help you prevent Parkinson’s disease

In a recent study, researchers found that the higher risk of Parkinson’s disease among people with type 2 diabetes appears to be reduced by...

Scientists urge caution using drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19

While the world has its eyes on vaccines to stop the spread of coronavirus, therapeutics are still necessary to treat hospitalized patients. One of these...

This cheap drug combo could lower heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that a daily pill combining four cholesterol and blood pressure drugs taken with low-dose aspirin can cut the...

This common drug may reduce death risk in severe COVID-19

In a recent study, researchers found that hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were taking a daily low-dose aspirin to protect against heart disease had a...

Inflammation linked to this dangerous brain disease in older people

Around 15% of Parkinson’s disease cases are related to a known genetic background, out of which mutations in the Parkin and PINK1 genes are...

Scientists develop high-throughput mitochondria transfer device

Scientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a simple, high-throughput method for transferring isolated mitochondria and their associated mitochondrial DNA into...

This exercise method can help with arthritic knees

Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. In a new study, researchers found that an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort...