New study questions effectiveness of COVID-19 antibody tests
In a new study, researchers found major weaknesses exist in the evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests.
The evidence is particularly weak for point-of-care tests...
This common asthma drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that the common asthma drug salbutamol may offer potential as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
The research was conducted...
Scientist discover the cause of COVID-19 blood clotting
One of the major mysteries in treating patients with Covid-19 is the frequent development of blood clots that can subsequently damage their organs and...
Cocoa may reduce pain in this common artery disease
In a new study, researchers found that consumption of cocoa may improve walking performance for patients with peripheral artery disease.
In the study of 44...
True death toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. may be largely underestimated
Since COVID-19's spread to the United States earlier this year, death rates in the U.S. have risen strongly.
But in a new study, researchers found...
This new drug may reduce stroke damage
In a new study, researchers have identified a novel drug that could protect the brain during and after a stroke.
They found that injured neurons...
Exercise may help slow or prevent vision loss
In a new study, researchers found that exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of...
Blood sugar levels linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study shows
A recent study at the National Institute on Aging discovered proteins and biological processes that could help develop new treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
It showed...
Scientists find how to delay memory loss in older people
A recent study at King’s College London found that small lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise could influence brain aging through certain molecular pathways.
This means...
Immunity to COVID-19 may be higher than tests have shown
In a new study, researchers found that many people with mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 demonstrate so-called T-cell-mediated immunity to the new coronavirus, even if...