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Scientists develop new blood-thinner drug with no bleeding side-effects

In a new study, researchers develop synthetic blood-thinner that doesn't cause bleeding side-effects. The research was conducted by a team at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de...

Infrared lasers may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

A notable characteristic of several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, is the formation of harmful plaques that contain aggregates—also known as fibrils—of...

Electric cooker is an easy, efficient way to sanitize N95 masks

In a new study, researchers found owners of electric multi-cookers may be able to add another use to its list of functions: sanitization of...

This method may activate brown fat in body, help treat obesity and diabetes

In a new study, researchers have discovered how to activate brown fat in humans, which may lead to new treatments for type 2 diabetes...

This eye problem should be checked as a primary symptom of COVID-19, study shows

Coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing are common symptoms of COVID-19, but a recent study from the University of Alberta found that the pink eye...

This smartwatch could track drug levels in real time

Advance could help doctors choose the right drug at the right dose for the right person. Engineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and...

Scientists find new way to remove plaques that cause heart attacks

In a recent study at Michigan State University and Stanford University, researchers have invented a nanoparticle that eats away — from the inside out...

This existing drug may reduce COVID-19 death risk by 33%

Dexamethasone is a steroid that has been used since the 1960s to reduce inflammation in a range of conditions, including inflammatory disorders and certain...

Scientists find new way to develop a more effective COVID-19 vaccine

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is shining a bright spotlight on vaccine development. As numerous vaccines race through clinical trials, physicians and researchers continue to work...

This simple thing can help improve your heart health

A quick, simple questionnaire in the doctor's office can help fight one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease – a poor diet, a...