When researchers asked prospective study participants who they would like to see in videos promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, the answer…
COVID-19 cytokine storm: Possible mechanism for the deadly respiratory syndrome
Immunologists are proposing a possible molecular mechanism that causes massive release of proinflammatory cytokines, or a cytokine storm, leading to…
Obesity not related to how close you live to fast food or gyms
A new study has shown no correlation between obesity and how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms.…
Uncovering the Achilles heel of viruses
New research identifies how viruses avoid the body’s immune system and cause infections and diseases.
Parents with degrees give their children significant advantage in math
Children of parents with a degree are almost a year of schooling ahead in math by the age 11 than…
New vaccines protect against COVID-19 in non-human primates, study finds
New studies shed light on two questions: whether vaccines will prevent infection with COVID-19, and whether individuals who have recovered…
Simple question can lead to remedy for older adults’ dizziness and impaired balance
Does lying down or turning over in bed make you feel dizzy? This simple question effectively identifies whether a person…
Nanobowls serve up chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells
For decades, scientists have explored the use of liposomes — hollow spheres made of lipid bilayers — to deliver chemotherapy…
Every heart dances to a different tune
Play the same piece of music to two people, and their hearts can respond very differently.
Exercise improves memory, boosts blood flow to brain
Scientists have collected plenty of evidence linking exercise to brain health, with some research suggesting fitness may even improve memory.…