Two new studies each suggest that dozens of drugs already approved for use in the United States may prove effective
Month: March 2020
Potential coronavirus treatment granted rare disease status
The pharmaceutical giant that makes a promising coronavirus drug has registered it as a rare disease treatment with U.S. regulators,
Wuhan study shows lying face down improves breathing in severe COVID-19
In a new study of patients with severe COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) hospitalized on ventilators, researchers found that lying face down was
Preschool verbal and nonverbal ability aid performance
Young children go on to achieve more academic success when their verbal skills are enhanced, a new study suggests. The
Taking more steps per day is associated with a lower risk of death
In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. The research team,
Isoflavones, in tofu and plant proteins, associated with lower heart disease risk
Eating tofu and foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones was associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease,
Graphite nanoplatelets on medical devices kill bacteria and prevent infections
Graphite nanoplatelets integrated into plastic medical surfaces can prevent infections, killing 99.99 per cent of bacteria which try to attach
Microbiome search engine can increase efficiency in disease detection and diagnosis
Big data makes big promises when it comes to providing insights into human behavior and health. The problem is how
Loss of smell sense first sign of COVID-19
Medical experts in countries hit by COVID-19 are reporting the first tell-tale signs of the virus may be in an
Daily meditation slows brain aging
A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Harvard Medical School has found evidence that suggests meditating
