The SARS-CoV-2 virus mutates fast. That’s a concern because these more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2…
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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.
Researchers found that the GFI1 protein is essential for hair cell development in the inner…
The immune-boosting drug INNA-X shows promise against both COVID-19 and rhinovirus, offering protection for vulnerable…
USC researchers have developed a new method to counter emergent mutations of the coronavirus and…
Frailty, not just age, significantly increases the risk of death and long-term care needs in…
American actor Robin Williams had a neurodegenerative brain disease called dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB):…
Waning immunity may heighten risk, but milder reinfection may follow severe infection. It may be…
Colchicine worth adding to standard treatment for moderate to severe infection, says researchers. Colchicine, a…
Social Distancing Helps Others—and Protects You, Too Considering the greater good by social distancing during…
Green Tea and Coffee Linked to Longer Life After Stroke and Heart Attack Stroke survivors…
MIT economist works to show how therapies can be allocated fairly; states are now applying…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that…
Researchers created a risk-assessment algorithm that shows consistent performance across datasets from US, Europe, and…
esearchers found thapsigargin effectively combats COVID-19, flu, and RSV by boosting immune response. It’s stable,…
Researchers used ISRIB to restore memory in mice with Alzheimer’s by reviving protein synthesis, offering…
Weather parameters, typically excluded from pandemic modeling, improve prediction capabilities. The “second wave” of the…
MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) effectively treats prostate cancer while preserving urinary and sexual function.…
Study found mortality was driven by age, severity of disease and the presence and extent…