Scientists find persistent immune response to COVID-19 in recovered patients
In a new study, researchers have found that natural infection with COVID-19 produces a robust T cell response, including inducing T cell 'memory' to...
Many hospital workers infected with COVID-19 don’t show symptoms
In a new study, researchers examined 13 U.S. medical centers and found 6% of staff tested positive for prior infection with the new coronavirus,...
Your handgrip can show your risk of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found a simple test such as the strength of your handgrip could be used as a quick, low-cost screening...
This vaccine can prevent respiratory infections in older people
The BCG vaccine has a broad, stimulating effect on the immune system.
This gives it an effective preventive action against various infections—possibly also against COVID-19.
In...
More than 25% of US people have depression during COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found more than a quarter of American adults are experiencing COVID-related symptoms of depression.
Though 8.5% of adults were experiencing...
These popular fad diets may boost heart health and weight loss in short-term
In a new study, researchers found trendy ketogenic and intermittent fasting diets do seem to help people lose weight in the short-term and may...
Face masks and coverings can fight COVID-19, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found cloth face coverings, even homemade masks made of the correct material, are effective in reducing the spread of...
Inflammation direct contributes to Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that is characterized by the buildup of clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brain.
Exactly what causes these clumps,...
Children with COVID-19 may have this rare inflammation disease
In a new study, researchers have mapped the immune response in children affected by a rare but life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19.
The study...
This stuff can cause spread of prostate cancer
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, researchers found a lipid-regulating protein conveys what the researchers describe as “superpowers” onto prostate...