Regular exercise could prevent high blood pressure, even in areas of high air pollution
In a new study, researchers found people who regularly exercise tend to have a lower risk of high blood pressure, even if they live...
UK’s vaccine against COVID-19 is safe and promising, study finds
In a new study, researchers report promising early-stage results from a phase 1/2 clinical trial of the UK's vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus...
Scientists find new drug for blinding eye disease in older people
In a new study, researchers have shown that the blood protein vitronectin is a promising drug target for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a...
This new test for heart failure could also help people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a new blood test that reliably predicts outcomes for heart failure patients could lead to new diagnostics and...
This hormone may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found ‘Love hormone' oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s.
The research was conducted by a team...
High blood sugar levels may decrease benefits of aerobic exercise
Every doctor recommends regular aerobic exercise, since greater aerobic fitness is important for achieving better overall health.
But in a new study, researchers have discovered...
Chinese phase 2 trial finds COVID-19 vaccine is safe and promising
In a new study, researchers report findings from a phase 2 trial of an Ad5 vectored COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
They found the vaccine is safe...
Duke study shows how COVID-19 virus jumps from animals to humans
A recent study from Duke University and elsewhere examined the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
They found that it...
This study shows new way to control COVID-19 infections
A recent study at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and elsewhere found a new technique could provide vital information about a community’s immunity to...
Scientists find the key to slowing aging
In a new study, researchers found genes linked to aging that could help explain why some people age at different rates to others.
The finding...