These two things play big roles in dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found genes and heart health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia.
The research was...
This simple test can help detect COVID-19 early
In a new study, researchers found a rapid laboratory test, the eosinophil count, readily obtained from a routine complete blood cell count (CBC) can...
This gene plays a key role in fighting COVID-19
Current observations suggest that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causes severe symptoms mainly in elderly patients with chronic disease.
However, when two pairs of previously healthy young...
This COVID-19 test can detect neutralizing antibodies fast and accurately
As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to harm communities and economies across the world, efficiency in testing for the infection and antibodies is vital.
In...
COVID-19 death risk in cancer patients can be 16 times higher
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people already fighting cancer.
The research was conducted by a team at...
This miniature device could instantly diagnose COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have developed a miniscule device that could immediately diagnose and track COVID-19 infection using cell phones.
The research was conducted...
People with severe COVID-19 have 3 distinct immune responses
In a new study, researchers found three distinct immune responses to the COVID-19 infection that could help predict the trajectory of disease in severe...
Common bone disease drugs may help reverse hearing loss, Harvard study shows
In a new study, researchers found that bone disease medications may reverse hearing loss.
The findings may pave the way for trials to test bone...
This drug for alcohol use disorder may help lose weight
A recent study at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) found that disulfiram, a drug used to treat alcohol use disorder for more than...
This diabetes drug may protect kidney health
Type 2 diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure.
Clinical studies have shown that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors protect kidney (renal) function among...