Face masks can save lives and help safely reopen communities
Despite all the political controversy about whether masks should be required or not, the science is clear: Face coverings tamp down the spread of...
Flu shot may help protect against heart attack, mini-stroke
Hospital patients at high risk for influenza had lower rates of death, heart attack, mini-stroke and cardiac arrest if they were vaccinated against flu...
New COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in protecting upper and lower airways
In a new study, researchers found that two doses of an experimental vaccine to prevent COVID-19 induced robust immune responses and rapidly controlled the...
Scientists find new way to help people quit cannabis
In a new study, researchers found that prescribed CBD could help people quit cannabis.
They found that prescribed doses of the non-intoxicating constituent part of...
Heart injury seen in many people in early recovery from COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found many patients recently recovered from COVID-19 infection have signs of heart injury.
The research was conducted by a team...
A big step toward blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have developed a technique to detect minute amounts of a protein fragment linked to Alzheimer’s disease in the blood.
The...
Even milder COVID-19 can cause prolonged illness
In a new study, researchers found that even among persons with milder outpatient illness, COVID-19 can result in a prolonged illness.
The research was conducted...
This study shows new treatment for severe dry eye disease
Sjögren’s Syndrome causes a patient’s white blood cells to attack the body’s tear and saliva glands, causing severe dry eyes and mouth.
The dry and...
Autism linked to this mental disease, study shows
A recent study at University College London found that autistic traits in childhood come before behaviors characteristic of eating disorders, and so could be...
8 things to know about the worldwide hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine
With more than 100 teams around the world racing to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, including three at the University of Alberta, what are...