Immune-boosting cancer treatment may harm heart health
A type of cancer treatment used to boost the body's immune system may worsen inflammation in the arteries that distribute blood from the heart,...
Why immune system in some people cannot fight COVID-19 effectively
Older people and people with underlying medical conditions are at particular risk of severe COVID-19.
In a new study, researchers have found one possible reason...
This acne drug could fight the leading cause of heart failure
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of heart failure, affecting 1 in 250 people. The disease is characterized by an increase in the...
Common painkillers not linked to more severe COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, is not linked to any...
This stuff in severe COVID-19 patients could predict disease outcome
In a new study, researchers have discovered that patients suffering from severe COVID-19 show changes in a class of immune cells known as unconventional...
This sleep problem is a new risk factor of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found insomnia is a new risk factor linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
They found 34 risk...
Scientists find the cause and treatment of cytokine storm in COVID-19
Many COVID-19 cases are severe enough to warrant admission to the hospital for monitoring and treatment.
A substantial number of these patients die from the...
New vaccine combo shows promise in preventing COVID-19
In a recent study at the University of Sydney and Centenary Institute, researchers found that a vaccine candidate BCG:CoVac stimulated an immune response aimed...
Only 31% of Americans think return to school is safe
In a new study, researchers found that nearly two-thirds of Americans do not believe it is safe for K-12 students to return to school.
Only...
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...