Why U.S. hasn’t had the same success as China in slowing the spread of...
Early on in the COVID-19 outbreak, China implemented intense measures to keep people physically distant and other restrictions in an attempt to slow the...
New eye drops may prevent a common cause of blindness
In a new study, researchers have developed eye drops that could prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion, a major cause of blindness for...
COVID-19 is linked to a deadly immune system malfunction
The name 'cytokine storm' is apt: It describes a furious gale-force swarm of molecules unleashed by the body's immune system that causes extreme inflammation,...
7 existing drugs may help prevent COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have analyzed how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, hijacks the proteins in its target cells.
They showed how the...
Scientists develops new drug for type 2 diabetes without harsh side effects
In a new study, researchers have developed a new drug that leads to treating type 2 diabetes in millions of patients who are seeking...
This common health problem linked to higher dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that obesity is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later.
They found that people...
Scientists find existing cancer drugs that could fight COVID-19
Most antivirals in use today target parts of an invading virus itself. Unfortunately, SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has proven hard...
How to prevent COVID-19 if you have diabetes
People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus, including the new coronavirus.
During this outbreak of COVID-19, it...
Scientists discover new genetic mutations linked to autism
In a new study, researchers have identified mutations in a gene called CNOT1 that affect brain development and impair memory and learning.
The study is...
Cannabis addiction may increase risks of many mental health problems
More than 1% of Canadians have been dependent on cannabis at some point in their lives.
Despite the fact that marijuana use is expected to...