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U.S. COVID-19 cases may be much more than officially reported

In a new study, researchers found that far more Americans have been infected with COVID-19 than reported case counts reflect. They found COVID-19 infections were...

This common treatment in heart attack cannot bring benefit

In a new study, researchers found that treatment of heart attack patients for a common condition, an underactive thyroid, with drug levothyroxine does not...

These two drugs may strongly reduce deaths in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found a new way to treat patients with COVID-19-associated Cytokine storm syndrome (CSS). They found that a treatment strategy combining...

These 3 things combined together can prevent COVID-19 best

In a new study, researchers found both self-imposed prevention measures such as hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing, as well as government-imposed social distancing can...

Scientists find surprising heart damage in people with COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found the damage to the hearts of COVID-19 patients is not the expected typical inflammation of the heart muscle,...

This stuff in mouth may cause colon cancer to spread

A diverse array of bacteria live in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome. In a new study,...

Scientists find a new way to treat brain cancer and Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have shown for the first time that when one optic nerve in the eye is damaged, as in glaucoma,...

Scientists find different COVID-19 skin symptoms

In a new study, researchers found skin signs of COVID-19 can range from purple toes, known as "COVID toes" seen in patients with mild...

Cinnamon may help improve blood sugar, prevent type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found cinnamon improves blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and could slow the progression to type 2 diabetes. The research was conducted by...

Asymptomatic spread could make the COVID-19 pandemic longer and worse

In a new study, researchers found the asymptomatic spread of the coronavirus is likely both common and significant. The finding may help dispel lingering doubts...