This study shows new treatment for severe dry eye disease
Sjögren’s Syndrome causes a patient’s white blood cells to attack the body’s tear and saliva glands, causing severe dry eyes and mouth.
The dry and...
Autism linked to this mental disease, study shows
A recent study at University College London found that autistic traits in childhood come before behaviors characteristic of eating disorders, and so could be...
8 things to know about the worldwide hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine
With more than 100 teams around the world racing to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, including three at the University of Alberta, what are...
This type of men more likely to develop high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure.
They suggest men with higher...
These vaccines linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In three new studies, researchers found Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The research was conducted by...
Yale study finds new way to predict and treat severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that the differing immune system responses of patients with COVID-19 can help predict who will experience moderate and...
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...