Millions of US workers at risk of COVID-19 infections on the job
In a new study, researchers found that 14.4 million workers face exposure to infection once a week and 26.7 million at least once a...
How could COVID-19 and the body’s immune response affect the brain?
Picower Institute researchers are embarking on experiments to learn the mechanisms by which coronavirus might affect mental health. MIT news
Written by David Orenstein, Picower...
This blood test may help detect cancer before symptoms appear
In a new study, researchers have developed a blood test that could help detect many types of cancer in people with no history or...
This cancer-fighting compound could fight diabetes and obesity
Obesity affects 40% of adults in the United States, resulting in health conditions that include heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and...
Scientists find low-cost therapy that could effectively treat high blood pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart and kidney diseases, is a leading cause of death globally.
In rural parts of low-...
Why does COVID-19 affect old people more than young people?
As we age, our lung tissue becomes stiffer—and this is a phenomenon that SARS-CoV-2 may be exploiting. Caroline Uhler and G. V. Shivashankar outline...
COVID-19: What you need to know about antibody testing
As the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surpasses 800,000, many Americans want to know if recovered patients have immunity to the novel...
Marijuana CBD may help treat deadly brain cancer
In a new study, researchers examined human and canine brain cancer cells and found that cannabidiol could be a useful therapy for difficult-to-treat brain...
Don’t ignore a heart attack, even during the COVID-19 pandemic
In light of reports that fewer people are getting heart attack treatments right now, one cardiologist wants to remind patients that the Emergency Department...
Harvard study shows a major cause of grey hair
In a recent study, Harvard University scientists have discovered exactly how stressful experiences could lead to the phenomenon of hair graying.
They found stress activates...