Routine testing patients for COVID-19 before major surgery could reduce the risk of respiratory complications and save lives, a new
Month: November 2020
Age gates on alcohol websites are ineffective, research shows
“Age gates” that aim to keep underage users off alcohol websites are mostly ineffective, a Texas A&M University alcohol researcher
Accuracy of rapid COVID test may be lower than previously suggested
The accuracy of a rapid finger-prick antibody test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection, may be considerably lower
Researchers find connection between household chemicals and gut microbiome
A team of researchers for the first time has found a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in
Novel population of neurons identified that control binocular eye movements in 3-D space
University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have discovered a previously undescribed population of neurons that help control our eyes as
Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?
Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic? Public health experts say staying home is best to keep yourself
Once begun, insomnia is tough to shake: study
Tossing, turning and can’t fall asleep? The answer isn’t waiting it out—it’s getting help so your insomnia doesn’t persist, a
Team makes breakthrough discovery on brain cortex functionality
A team of researchers from UTSA’s Neurosciences Institute is challenging the historical belief that the organization of the cortical circuit
New study shows kids’ physical fitness is more important than BMI
For adults, the goal of exercise is often to shed some pounds, but new research from the University of Georgia
Vitamin C’s effectiveness against COVID may hinge on vitamin’s natural transporter levels
High doses of vitamin C under study for treating COVID-19 may benefit some populations, but investigators exploring its potential in
