Brain benefits of exercise can be gained with a single protein
In a new study, researchers found that a liver protein may be responsible for the well-known benefits of exercise on the aging brain.
The findings...
Big myths and facts about face masks you need to know
We see and hear new COVID-19 news almost every minute of the day. But separating facts from fiction can get challenging, especially when it...
This gene could protect against Alzheimer’s disease, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found a gene can naturally suppress the signs of Alzheimer's Disease in human brain cells.
They also developed a new...
How COVID-19 can harm your body outside the lungs
In a new study, researchers give the first comprehensive review of COVID-19's effects outside the lungs.
They found a substantial proportion of patients suffer kidney,...
During COVID-19 pandemic, more people get this dangerous heart problem
In a new study, researchers have found a big increase in patients experiencing stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, during the COVID-19...
Only half of Americans say they would use a COVID-19 vaccine
In a new study, researchers found that despite having a COVID-19 vaccine will be critical to the nation's ability to safely return to some...
Common drugs for blood clotting may increase survival rate in COVID-19
A recent study at the Mount Sinai COVID Informatics Center found that treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants—blood thinners that slow down clotting—may improve...
This study finds new antibody that blocks COVID-19 infection
A recent study at Utrecht University and elsewhere found a fully human monoclonal antibody that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cells.
The discovery...
COVID-19 may cause a more severe stroke
In a new study, researchers found that acute ischemic strokes (AIS) linked to COVID-19 are more severe, lead to worse functional outcomes, and are...
New drug combo shows promise in treating high cholesterol
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia, your doctor has probably prescribed a statin.
And while statins have been the...