Repeated coughing could make your face mask useless
Face masks are thought to slow the spread of viruses, including the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but little is known about how well...
Could the cure for common gut diseases be inside your mouth?
While many people put off their regular trips to the dentist, the consequences of doing so may go beyond cavities and root canals.
From heart...
Why a Western-style diet may cause premature aging
In a new study, researchers found that premature epigenomic aging acts like a 'sleeper cell' that is awakened by a Western-style diet.
The research was...
This antibody cocktail may help treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers tested several human antibodies to determine the most potent combination to be mixed in a cocktail and used as...
This new drug shows promise in slowing fatty liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that inhibition of a key enzyme safely and effectively improved the health of persons with non-alcoholic fatty liver...
New evidence that depression linked to higher heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found further evidence of the link between depression and an increased risk of heart disease and early death.
The research...
1 in 5 people worldwide have a health condition that may increase severe COVID-19...
In a new study, researchers found that about 1.7 billion people, 22% of the world population, have at least one underlying health condition that...
This study shows how to monitor diabetes without drawing blood
Frequent monitoring of diabetes is essential for improved glucose control and to delay clinical complications related to the condition.
Early screening is also paramount in...
This study shows a way to slow down Alzheimer’s disease from beginning
In 2011, the National Institute on Aging updated the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease to reflect its progressive nature.
The criteria added a preclinical stage...
New evidence that malaria drug has no antiviral effect on COVID-19
In a new study, researchers examined the antiviral effect of hydroxychloroquine in macaques (a type of monkey) infected with the COVID-19 virus, used alone...