How could scientists develop COVID-19 vaccines so quickly?
Vaccine development is typically measured in years, not months. But as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, scientists are racing the clock—and breaking records—to develop an...
Health and Fitness
Health and fitness are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. By maintaining a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity, individuals can improve their overall well-being and reduce their risk of chronic diseases.
Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?
When it comes to being fit and healthy, we’re often reminded to aim to walk 10,000 steps per day. This can be a frustrating target...
Is your mask effective against COVID-19? Three questions you should ask yourself
The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and...
This anti-diarrhea drug may help kill brain cancer
In a recent study at Goethe University, researchers found that the anti-diarrhea drug loperamide could be used to induce cell death in glioblastoma. Glioblastoma is...
Many young COVID-19 survivors can get reinfection, study warns
In a new study, researchers found that being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 is not a foolproof shield against reinfection. They tracked nearly...
This existing drug could help prevent lung damage in COVID-19
In a recent study at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University, researchers found early clinical evidence demonstrating the efficacy of an existing drug in treating COVID-19. They applied...
Working outdoors may lower breast cancer risk in older women
In a new study, researchers found working outdoors over many years is linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in women after the age...
$3,000 stimulus checks may be sent to millions of American families
Democrats will be proposing a new bill that will give millions of American families a $3,000 coronavirus stimulus check. On Monday, Democrats will introduce a...
This cheap gout drug can benefit people with severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that colchicine, a cheap drug normally used to treat gout, helps to cut the need for oxygen therapy and...
People with this health problem three times more likely to die in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found for the first time the extent to which frailty increases the death risk in COVID-19 patients. They found very...