The opioid crisis may be far worse than we thought
In a new study, researchers found that the number of deaths attributed to opioid-related overdoses could be 28% higher than reported due to incomplete...
Smoking may increase your risk for dementia and cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smoking is linked to increased lesions in the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities.
White matter...
Common high blood pressure drug may fight alcohol use disorders
A recent study from the Queensland University of Technology found that a drug used to treat high blood pressure may alleviate anxiety induced by...
Scientists find new compounds to stop multiple viruses, including coronavirus
In a new study, researchers have designed compounds that block the replication of coronaviruses similar to COVID-19, as well as other disease-causing viruses, in...
Secondhand smoke may increase chronic liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that secondhand smoke, which is linked to cancer and other serious illnesses, may also be contributing to soaring...
Big breakthrough in COVID–19 vaccine development
In a new study, researchers have met a key milestone in their fast-tracked research to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, COVID-19.
The research was...
Not all BPA-free products are safe, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that using "BPA-free" plastic products could be as harmful to human health -- including a developing brain --...
Breakthrough in coronavirus research may support vaccine design
In a new study, researchers have made a critical breakthrough toward developing a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus by creating the first 3-D...
Handwashing may help slow an epidemic effectively
In a new study, researchers estimated that improving the rates of handwashing by travelers passing through just 10 of the world's leading airports could...
Scientists find cancerous chemical in common car seats
In a new study, researchers found that the longer your commute, the more you're exposed to a chemical flame retardant that is a known...