Too much or too little sleep is bad for your brain
In a new study, researchers found that too little or too much sleep may contribute to declines in thinking.
Too little sleep was defined as...
Middle-aged Americans report more pain than the elderly, Princeton study shows
As people age, they tend to report more acute or chronic pain—a common sign of getting older.
However, in a new study, researchers found that...
Scientists discover how COVID-19 triggers deadly lung inflammation
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, requires models that can duplicate disease development in humans, identify potential targets, and...
Thyroid cancer: what you need to know
One of the most common and treatable cancers in the United States is thyroid cancer.
The thyroid is a key part of the endocrine system,...
This new drug could be a promising COVID-19 treatment
In a new study, researchers have discovered that an experimental cancer drug called AR-12 inhibits the COVID-19 virus from infecting cells and replicating.
Steps are...
High blood pressure may cause poor communication between brain regions
A test that measures blood flow changes in the brain shows people with high blood pressure are more likely to experience poorer communication between...
New major breakthrough could stop COVID-19 virus in its tracks
In a new study, researchers found a druggable pocket in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein could be used to stop the virus from infecting human...
Early birds vs night owls: for people with diabetes, an early bedtime is best
In a new study, researchers found that people who go to bed early are more likely to be in better health and more physically...
Children’s immune response can protect against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers detected key immune response differences that may contribute to understanding why children usually have milder disease than adults.
This is...
Common heartburn drugs may strongly raise COVID-19 risk
In a recent study at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles and elsewhere, researchers found that using heartburn medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) once...