New transgenic rice may reduce high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers suggest that in the future, taking your blood pressure medication could be as simple as eating a spoonful of...
Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to a higher risk of autism in child
In a new study, researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism.
The incidence of autism...
Mouthwashes may reduce COVID-19 transmission, new evidence shows
In a new study, researchers found that Sars-Cov-2 viruses can be inactivated using certain commercially available mouthwashes.
They found high viral loads can be detected...
Antibiotics could be promising treatment for this type of dementia
In a new study, researchers have found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be a promising treatment for frontotemporal dementia.
The research was...
Convalescent plasma: New hope for fighting COVID-19
The bag of frozen yellow liquid doesn’t look like much, but it might have the power to help a patient survive COVID-19.
Or it might...
Why COVID-19 can spread quickly in people’s lungs
Around the world, scientists are racing to find ways to combat the symptoms of COVID-19 as the number of global cases surpasses 9 million.
It’s...
People with type 2 diabetes need to reduce this stuff in the body
In healthy people, insulin signals the body to absorb glucose, thereby reducing the sugar in the blood and providing energy to tissues.
In patients with...
COVID-19 leads to more stress in the US than other countries
In a new survey, researchers found Americans are faring much worse mentally and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic than citizens of other high-income countries...
Scientists find critical COVID-19 test delays across the US
In a new survey, researchers found more than 63 percent of U.S. residents are waiting longer than one to two days to get their...
Can sleep protect you from forgetting old memories?
From lowering your risk of obesity and heart disease to improving your concentration and overall daily performance, sleep has been proven to play a...