Gut problems are common in people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that approximately 12% of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection report gut symptoms.
The research...
Cholesterol-lowering drug statins may improve your gut health
In a new study, researchers found that there is a clear link between improved gut microbiota and one of our most common cholesterol-lowering drug...
Human antibodies could protect against COVID-19, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found has discovered antibodies in the blood of recovered COVID-19 patients that provide powerful protection against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus...
Scientists find new way to speed search for COVID-19 drugs, vaccines
The global effort to quickly develop drugs and vaccines for COVID-19 has been hampered by limited numbers of laboratory mice that are susceptible to...
How to care for your loved ones with COVID-19 at home
Much has been reported about some of the most severe cases of COVID-19, but what about those who may be experiencing mild or lesser...
This study shows a new way to treat type 2 diabetes
A recent study found that the protein adipsin, which is produced in body fat, helps protect insulin-secreting cells called pancreatic beta cells from destruction...
Cannabis could temporarily relieve PTSD symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that people suffering from post-traumatic distress disorder report that cannabis reduces the severity of their symptoms by more...
Self-swabbing tests for COVID-19 accurate and safe, Stanford study shows
In a new study, researchers found that test samples collected by people who swabbed their own nasal passages yielded results for the COVID-19 virus...
Exercise can help reduce risk of this blinding eye disease
In a new study, researchers have combined studies of more than 170,000 people and found conclusive evidence that regular physical exercise reduces the risk...
COVID-19 virus is mutating slowly, and that’s a good thing
Viruses evolve over time, undergoing genetic changes, or mutations, in their quest to survive.
Some viruses produce many variations, others only a few. Fortunately, SARS-CoV-2,...