Scientists discover 568 genes that could drive cancer
In a new study, researchers did an analysis of the genomes of 28,000 tumors from 66 types of cancer and found 568 cancer driver...
Antibiotics use linked to a higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease
In a new study, researchers found antibiotics use, particularly antibiotics with a greater spectrum of microbial coverage, may be associated with an increased risk...
This study shows how to reduce immune overreaction, the big cause of COVID-19 death
The No. 1 cause of death for COVID-19 patients echoes the way the 1918 influenza pandemic killed: their lungs fill with fluid and they...
This study shows the best non-drug treatment for inflammation
People automatically go to medication first to reduce chronic inflammation, but medications can be expensive and sometimes have adverse side effects.
In a recent review...
Scientists invent low-cost emergency ventilator and share the design for free
The technology could save the lives of COVID-19 patients when more advanced ventilators are too expensive or not available.
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s...
Some US COVID-19 decisions based on misleading statistic, expert says
Florida's COVID-19 daily percent positive rate, a key metric driving economic and public policy decisions, offers a distorted snapshot of the effect the virus...
Early face mask policies curbed COVID-19’s spread, according to an analysis of 198 countries
Why have some countries, such as Italy and the United States, faced major public health crises with COVID-19 cases and related deaths, while others...
Scientists find new drug to treat aggressive breast cancer
In a new study, researchers have discovered a way to slow the growth of breast cancer stem cells.
The finding could eventually lead to combination...
Warming climate may trigger this disease outbreak in Southern California
In a new study, researchers found as climate change brings hotter weather to Southern California, coastal populations from San Diego to Santa Barbara may...
Plant-based meats may reduce heart disease risk, Stanford study shows
In a new study, researchers found swapping out red meat for certain plant-based meat alternatives can improve some heart risk factors.
The research was conducted...