Big breakthrough in COVID–19 vaccine development
In a new study, researchers have met a key milestone in their fast-tracked research to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, COVID-19.
The research was...
Many people with diabetes refuse insulin therapy, delaying blood sugar control
Patients with type 2 diabetes who have high levels of blood sugar are at greater risk of serious complications such as chronic kidney disease,...
A healthy diet is good for men’s heart, brain, and sperm count
In a new study, researchers found that a healthy diet is good for men’s brain and heart, and also their sperm count.
Sperm count can...
Common pain reliever may restore limb function after spinal cord injury
A recent study from Ohio State University found that long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper...
Scientists find new way to reduce foot, toe amputations
Emerging research may help doctors devise better ways to prevent some of the tens of thousands of amputations unrelated to traumatic injury that occur...
long-term use of depression drug may cause addiction
In a new study, researchers say that people who have taken antidepressants for years should consider coming off the medication.
However, these people will likely...
Scientists discover new human genes controlling HIV infection
In a new study, researchers have developed a new way to understand how host cells control HIV infection in human cells.
They described a map...
Researchers discover new treatments for diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that an organic compound produced by the intestinal flora, the metabolite 4-Cresol, exhibits protective effects against type 1...
Popular dieting method may help you lose weight, reduce blood pressure
Intermittent fasting has shown success in helping people lose weight.
However, many people can find it difficult to eat normally on most days and then...
What women need to know about breast cancer and heart disease
Red dresses and pink ribbons have helped millions of Americans become aware of the separate tolls heart disease and breast cancer take on women.
But...