This finding about ‘love hormone’ may help develop new autism drug
The so-called "love hormone," oxytocin, is not only involved in strengthening the mother-child relationship and regulating social bonding.
It has also been associated with mental...
Scientists find new way to kill COVID-19 virus on surfaces within 1 hour
In a new study, researchers developed a surface coating that can inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19 in one hour.
The research was done by...
This FDA-approved drug could help people recover from COVID-19, reduce death risk
In a new study, researchers found that most patients hospitalized with COVID-19 (coronavirus) pneumonia experienced improvement after receiving a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug...
Scientists find the key to a successful COVID-19 vaccine
In a new study, researchers have uncovered how a crucial component of the immune system responds to the spike protein of COVID-19 virus —important...
This diet with antibiotic use may cause gut inflammation
In a new study, researchers have found that combining a Western-style high-fat diet with antibiotic use significantly increases the risk of developing pre-inflammatory bowel...
Is it safe to travel in the age of COVID-19?
As lockdown restrictions ease up around the country, health experts share their input on travel and how to make vacationing as safe as possible.
The...
This cholesterol-lowering drug may downgrade COVID-19 to a common cold
In a new study, researchers found that a simple drug that has been on the market for decades could be used to treat COVID-19.
The...
Scientists find a new COVID-19 symptom: mouth rash
In a new study, researchers found that rashes on the inside of the mouth can be found in some people with COVID-19.
The research was...
This study shows a cause of deadly respiratory syndrome in COVID-19
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition in which lungs become so inflamed and filled with fluid that they struggle to provide...
This overlooked stuff in the body may play a big role in severe COVID-19
Severe viral infections can cause the immune system to over-respond to the intruding infectious agents and to produce large amounts of proteins called cytokines...