Five things to know about the promising COVID-19 vaccine
Last week saw the nation’s highest numbers of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began; nearly 160,000 diagnoses were reported yesterday alone.
But the week...
This study develops extremely rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have developed an extremely rapid diagnostic test that detects and identifies viruses in less than five minutes.
The method is...
This drug could boost survival in people with head and neck cancer
When first- and second-line treatments have been exhausted, few options remain for patients with advanced head and neck cancer.
A new phase 2 clinical trial...
Flu vaccine may have protective effect on COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that influenza vaccination may have a protective effect for COVID-19-positive patients
The research was conducted by a team at...
Lack of interest linked to higher risk of dementia, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people who lack interest in the world around them are at an increased risk of developing dementia.
The...
COVID-19 virus could survive on skin five times longer than flu, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that the new coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours.
The virus that causes the flu survives...
Total deaths during the pandemic far exceed those attributed to COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that for every two deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U.S., a third American dies as a result...
Scientists develop a new method to treat pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers have developed a new "precision medicine" approach to treat the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of pancreatic cancer...
This anti-microbe drug may effectively treat COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that an affordable anti-microbial drug used to treat stomach ulcers and bacterial infections has shown promise in combatting...
Why some people develop severe COVID-19 while others don’t
The wide variation in the severity of disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, has puzzled scientists and clinicians.
SARS-CoV-2 can cause anything from...