This arthritis drug may help treat severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers report the use of the rheumatoid arthritis drug anakinra to treat COVID-19 patients.
They found that high-dose anakinra was safe...
Scientists find new way to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes.
They found obese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly...
This overlooked stuff in the body could play big role in pneumonia and COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that in severe cases of COVID-19, a massive release of the endogenous protein HMGB1 in the lungs may...
Caffeine may help reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease
Two purines, caffeine and urate, have been linked to a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) in many studies.
In a new study, researchers found...
Scientists discover new antibody that can block COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers reported that they have identified a fully human monoclonal antibody that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cells.
The...
New therapy could make smokers six times more likely to quit
In a new study, researchers found that smokers who receive the medication varenicline tartrate combined with Quitline counseling are six times more likely to...
COVID-19 links to this dangerous brain disease
In a new study, researchers found that coronavirus may cause clots within blood vessels (arteries) in the brain.
The findings suggest early testing for D-dimer,...
Could a polio vaccine stop the coronavirus pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options while vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed.
One option might be the oral polio vaccine.
We...
Vitamin D could be an effective way to fight against diabetes
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a greater prevalence of both type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) diabetes, and the relation of...
This study discovers a new chronic brain disorder
A recent study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute reported a new brain disorder in which children experience developmental regression and severe epilepsy.
The team...