New research finds that severe COVID-19 is fueled by lung-centered cytokine activity, especially CCL2 and…
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Health encompasses the overall state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is shaped by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and societal factors, and is central to quality of life and human development. Scientific research in health spans disciplines such as medicine, public health, nutrition, psychology, and epidemiology, aiming to understand the mechanisms of disease, promote prevention, and improve care. Advances in health science continue to inform policies, treatments, and technologies that help individuals and communities lead longer, healthier lives.
Black Americans experienced highest per capita excess death rates, while regional surges contributed to higher…
B117 Spread in U.S. Months Before Detection A highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant was unknowingly spreading…
Study involved health care personnel, first responders, and essential workers in six states. A new…
Phthalates, found in many everyday products, may disrupt hormone levels during pregnancy and raise the…
Even vaccinated, you can still spread COVID-19. Stay cautious until cases drop and herd immunity…
Multinational study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consumption of moderate…
Single-cell lung maps reveal COVID-19’s distinct pathology and clinical potential. A team led by investigators…
Regular exercise and a healthy diet for middle-aged adults may be key to achieving optimal…
Scientists from the University of Granada also found that, if the exercise is performed in…
It may take guts — or more precisely, a diverse gut microbiome — to achieve…
Odontoblasts, the cells that form a tooth’s dentin, have a newly discovered function: Sensing cold,…
Empowering People Leads to Better COVID-19 Compliance Making people fear the coronavirus may motivate us…
University of Chicago Medicine’s Emily Landon discusses herd immunity, possible return to pre-pandemic lifestyle. As…
Fasting before beginning a healthy diet enhances its effectiveness for people with metabolic syndrome. One…
Data from first six months of pandemic shows racial and economic disparities by zip code…
No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals. More…
A New Hydrogel Converts Cancer Cells Into Stem Cells A hydrogel, a type of soft…