Low humidity increases COVID risk; another reason to wear a mask
In a new study, researchers found an association between lower humidity and an increase in community transmission.
They focused on the Greater Sydney area during...
This study shows a new cause of colon cancer and how to prevent it
Colorectal cancer is the third most common and fourth most deadly type of cancer. Unfortunately, anti-cancer therapies, including immunotherapy, have relatively low effectiveness in...
This study shows how COVID-19 spreads in households
In a recent study at the University of Florida and elsewhere, researchers found the COVID-19 virus may spread more easily among people living together...
Drug hydroxychloroquine cannot prevent COVID-19, new evidence shows
In a new study, researchers have found new evidence that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19.
They found that HCQ is not...
Compound in cashew shell may help repair damaged nerves
In a new study, researchers found a chemical compound in the shell of the cashew nut promotes the repair of myelin.
Myelin is a protective...
UCSF scientists find how to detect diabetes with smartphones
In a new study, researchers have developed a 'digital biomarker' that would use a smartphone's built-in camera to detect Type 2 diabetes.
It potentially provides...
People taking long-term painkillers may produce antibodies against the drugs
In a new study, researchers have discovered that a majority of back-pain patients they tested who were taking opioid painkillers produced anti-opioid antibodies.
These antibodies...
Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA authorization
In a new study, a saliva-based laboratory diagnostic test developed to determine whether someone is infected with the novel coronavirus has been granted an...
Even people with mild COVID-19 can produce strong immune response
In a new study, researchers found mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can trigger robust memory T cell responses, even in the absence...
Stopping tooth decay before it starts—without killing bacteria
Oral bacteria are ready to spring into action the moment a dental hygienist finishes scraping plaque off a patient's teeth.
Eating sugar causes the bacteria...