Weekly death counts for 15 countries are now publicly available in an online database. Weekly…
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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.
Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are a major driver of total COVID-19 deaths. Reported today (June…
Clinical trial of those who don’t require hospital admission warranted. A widely available and inexpensive…
Billiard-like break shot to cell-membrane structures triggers brain’s loss of consciousness from anesthesia, scientists find.…
Certain hormone-like compounds boost dopamine levels in the brain. The Nurr1 protein maintains the health…
An online first study published in Critical Care Medicine indicates the actual mortality rate of…
Wake Forest researchers suggest nicotine replacement therapies may not be suitable smoking cessation strategies for…
Meningococci are bacteria that can cause life-threatening meningitis and sepsis. These pathogens use a small…
Biomedical scientists working with COVID-19 have an important new tool to help them better understand…
A joint research team led by Sunney Xie, Director of Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for…
A study conducted in Sydney during the early epidemic stage of COVID-19 has found an…
Using skin cells from human volunteers, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine…
A personal, handheld device emitting high-intensity ultraviolet light to disinfect areas by killing the novel…
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports have demonstrated that…
First review of all available evidence including 172 observational studies looking at how physical distancing,…
Fluctuating estrogen levels may make alcohol more rewarding to female mice, according to new research…
Virtual conference presents progress and pitfalls in understanding the best way to lose excess weight.…
The malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been promoted as a potential treatment for COVID-19, is…