A 54-year-old nurse became convinced the coronavirus “hated” her during the first seven months of Italy’s outbreaks. Those are Cristina
Month: October 2020
Coronavirus mutation may have made it more contagious: study
A study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in Houston finds that the virus that causes the disease is accumulating
Giving the immune system a double boost against cancer
Cancer immunotherapies, which empower patients’ immune systems to eliminate tumors, are revolutionizing cancer treatment. Many patients respond well to these
Living near green space linked to lower rates of smoking and higher chances of quitting
People are significantly less likely to smoke—and are more likely to successfully quit—if they live in green neighbourhoods, new research
As coronavirus surges again, researchers find mortality rates are highest in rural counties
In parts of the country where COVID-19 is surging, residents of rural counties are dying from coronavirus at higher rates
Positive outlook predicts less memory decline
We may wish some memories could last a lifetime, but many physical and emotional factors can negatively impact our ability
Hospital floors are hotspot for bacteria, creating route of transfer to patients
The floors of hospital rooms are quickly and frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria within hours of patient admission, creating a
Research advances understanding of life-threatening lung inflammation following the flu
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have identified fibroblasts as the cells that serve as the gatekeeper of the inflammatory
Testing sewage can provide an early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks: study
Earlier this year, a team of Yale researchers showed that the concentration of COVID-19 RNA in sewage mirrors the spread
Brazilian researchers discover how muscle regenerates after exercise
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have discovered that the muscle regeneration promoted by aerobic exercise
