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Scientists find a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers found that a compound in development for a rare kidney stone disease may have the potential to fight against...

Sleeping too much or too little may increase risk of this dangerous lung disease

A recent study from the Universities of Manchester and elsewhere discovered that people who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than...

Adding these foods to your daily meals may help prevent cancer

Recent studies have found that a healthy diet can help thwart cancer or reduce the risk of cancer coming back. Cancer-fighting compounds such as phytochemicals and...

This common vaccine may be key to protecting children against COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its global spread, vaccine development is on everyone’s mind. Indiana University’s John Patton is no exception. Patton, associate professor of...

This anti-parasitic drug may help kill coronavirus

In a new study, researchers found that an anti-parasitic drug already available around the world kills the coronavirus within 48 hours. They showed that the...

People with diabetes face extra risks from COVID-19

In a new study, researchers suggest that doctors need to pay particular attention to patients with endocrine disorders and diabetes in relation to COVID-19...

How stress can cause gray hair

A new study shows that stress really can give you gray hair. Researchers found that the body’s fight-or-flight response plays a key role in...

14 things to do if someone you live with has COVID-19

Tips for helping a family member or roommate cope with coronavirus effects, while protecting yourself and others. It’s happened, or at least you think it...

This study shows the cause of sleep problems in autism

A recent study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that children with autism have more sleep difficulties caused by shallower brain waves than...

This exercise may help prevent cognitive decline in older people

Brain tissue is made up of gray matter, or cell bodies, and filaments, called white matter, that extend from the cells. The volume of gray matter...