Scientists find the key to preventing Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers have found a diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants may prevent or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
They...
Why U.S. hasn’t had the same success as China in slowing the spread of...
Early on in the COVID-19 outbreak, China implemented intense measures to keep people physically distant and other restrictions in an attempt to slow the...
New eye drops may prevent a common cause of blindness
In a new study, researchers have developed eye drops that could prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion, a major cause of blindness for...
COVID-19 is linked to a deadly immune system malfunction
The name 'cytokine storm' is apt: It describes a furious gale-force swarm of molecules unleashed by the body's immune system that causes extreme inflammation,...
7 existing drugs may help prevent COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have analyzed how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, hijacks the proteins in its target cells.
They showed how the...
Scientists develops new drug for type 2 diabetes without harsh side effects
In a new study, researchers have developed a new drug that leads to treating type 2 diabetes in millions of patients who are seeking...
This common health problem linked to higher dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that obesity is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later.
They found that people...
Scientists find existing cancer drugs that could fight COVID-19
Most antivirals in use today target parts of an invading virus itself. Unfortunately, SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has proven hard...
How to prevent COVID-19 if you have diabetes
People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus, including the new coronavirus.
During this outbreak of COVID-19, it...
Scientists discover new genetic mutations linked to autism
In a new study, researchers have identified mutations in a gene called CNOT1 that affect brain development and impair memory and learning.
The study is...