How your eyes could show early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have devised a new imaging device capable of measuring both the thickness and texture of the various layers of...
This experimental vaccine shows promise in preventing COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, an experimental vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, protected six monkeys from pneumonia caused...
Children with autism may have higher risk of this mental disease
Previous research has found that autism and eating disorders can occur together, as 20-30% of adults with eating disorders have autism, and 3-10% of...
Doctors consider possible stroke and COVID-19 connection
The first thing to know about the possible links between COVID-19 and stroke is simple, say doctors: We just don't know.
"We have very serious...
1 in 4 U.K. people may have had COVID-19 already
In a new study, researchers have shown that a big proportion of people in the UK—over 25%—is likely to have been infected already by...
This treatment could strongly benefit people with brain and spinal cord injuries
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new treatment to dramatically reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries, offering hope to 75...
Scientists find the best blood thinner drug for people with irregular heart rate
Atrial fibrillation affects 3 to 6 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It arises when the heart’s upper chambers...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs statins could kill cancer cells by starving them
A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has added to growing evidence that statin drugs may kill cancer cells and have uncovered clues to...
Drug for alcohol use disorder may help lose weight, boost metabolic function
In a new study, researchers found that disulfiram, a drug used to treat alcohol use disorder for more than 50 years, may help lower...
Scientists discover new gene crucial to breast cancer development
Over the past 20 years, several hereditary gene variants have been found that may predispose to the development of cancer.
Scientists have known for a...