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...
New finding may help develop effective drugs against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have identified a part of the COVID-19 virus that can be targeted by drugs that prevent the virus from...
High level of this stuff in your body may decrease life expectancy
Iron is used by the body to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen. Most people without underlying health conditions should be able to...
More than 20% of children with COVID-19 have no symptoms
In a new study, researchers found a considerable proportion of children with confirmed COVID-19 remain asymptomatic.
The research was conducted by a team from Seoul...
This new portable COVID-19 test may send result to your smartphone in 30 minutes
As COVID-19 continues to spread, bottlenecks in supplies and laboratory personnel have led to long waiting times for results in some areas.
In a new...
This health problem linked to worse outcome in people with heart failure
Heart failure is an endemic disease affecting 250,000 Swedes. Despite new treatments such as modern medicines and defibrillators, the mortality rate is still high...
How long will COVID-19 shorten the U.S. lifespan? UC Berkeley study finds the answer
With over 190,000 COVID-19 deaths to date, and 1,000 more each day, America's life expectancy may appear to be plummeting.
In a new study, researchers...
Even outdoors, face coverings are important and can protect you
CU Boulder Today chatted with chemistry Professor and CIRES Fellow Jose-Luis Jimenez about why it's so important to wear a face covering—even when you're...