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Not sure if you’ve already had coronavirus? This test can (maybe) tell you

Many people are wondering if that bad cold they had back in February or March was actually the new coronavirus. In principle, an antibody test...

Depression linked to this cognitive problem in people with autism

In a new study, researchers found that adolescents and young adults with autism and those with typical development show similar proactive cognitive control. However, symptoms...

This heart problem linked to higher death risk in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that right ventricular dilation is linked to high death risk among patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The research was conducted...

This cancer drug shows early promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that low doses of cancer drug nilotinib may help treat people with Alzheimer’s disease. They found that it is...

How COVID-19 could harm the brain

In a new study, researchers reviewed neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19. They found that altered mental status and stroke are the most common neurological...

This drug could speed up recovery in people with COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that treatment with antivirals such as interferons may strongly improve virus clearance and reduce levels of inflammatory proteins...

Countries with female leaders suffer six times fewer COVID-19 deaths

The COVID-19 crisis points to female leadership as a marker for healthier and more equal societies that are more receptive to political agendas placing...

This new test may revolutionize diagnosis of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. It usually develops slowly and the majority of cancers will not require...

Green tea compound may help treat this deadly infectious disease

Southeast Asia accounts for 41% of the world’s tuberculosis cases, with 4 million new cases every year. While there are already drugs that target mycobacterium...

Wearing face masks at home may help reduce COVID-19 spread among family members

In a new study, researchers found that wearing face masks at home might help ward off the spread of COVID-19 infection among family members...