Scientists find a better treatment for heart rhythm problems
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that a new mapping approach based on near-infrared spectroscopy can distinguish between fat and muscle tissue in...
New COVID-19 test could detect virus in saliva, blood or urine in 45 minutes
In a new study, researchers have identified the technology to develop a detection test for COVID-19 via urine, blood, saliva, or a mouth-swab sample...
These 3 foods may help lower risk of type 2 diabetes
In two new studies, researchers found that higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain foods are linked to a lower risk of developing type...
New evidence this old vaccine may strongly reduce COVID-19 deaths
One of the emerging questions about the coronavirus that scientists are working to understand is why developing countries are showing markedly lower rates of...
These common heartburn drugs may strongly increase COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that using heartburn medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) once or twice daily strongly increases the odds...
Both aspirin and this diet could prevent colon cancer
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a daily dose of aspirin have one thing in common—both can help prevent colorectal cancer.
Yet scientists...
First human COVID-19 vaccine proved to be safe and promising
The creation of an effective vaccine is seen as the long-term solution to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, there are more than 100 candidate COVID-19...
Common drug for high blood pressure may reduce COVID-19 infection
A recent study from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center identified a drug treatment that may reduce the risk of death from the most...
Your face mask can cut your COVID-19 risk by 65%
Scientific evidence is clear: Social distancing and wearing masks help prevent people from spreading COVID-19, and masks also protect those who wear them, two...
This existing drug shows potential for treating COVID-19
There are a big number of studies focusing on new treatments for COVID-19, including existing drugs that are being trialed. Some progress has been...