Compelling Evidence That Multiple Sclerosis Is Caused by Epstein-Barr Virus
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Birth-Related Complications
Women who have Covid-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications. They are more likely to have complications than those who…
Research Shows 1 in 10 People May Still Be Infectious for COVID After 10 Days
One in 10 people may have clinically relevant levels of potentially infectious SARS-CoV-2 past the 10 day quarantine period, according to new research. One in…
WHO Recommends Two New Drugs To Treat COVID-19
The drug baricitinib (a type of drug known as a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis) is strongly recommended for patients…
“Flatten the Curve” – Flu Shots and Measles Vaccines Could Help Against COVID-19
While the world has celebrated the arrival of highly effective vaccines against COVID-19, new work by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of…
Stopping COVD-19: New Research Shows Face Masks Cut Distance Airborne Pathogens Could Travel in Half
The effectiveness of face masks has been a hotly debated topic since the emergence of COVID-19. However, a new study by researchers at the University…
Sugar-Coated COVID-19 Test Strip Takes Advantage of Coronavirus’ Sweet Tooth To Detect All Variants
Carolina researchers design rapid sensing COVID-19 test to meet the challenge of tracking variants and global disease containment. Even those tracking each new discovery about…
Why Vaccinated People Still Get Sick With the COVID-19 Omicron Variant
With so many health experts, public officials, and organizations pushing for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, you may be wondering why vaccinated individuals are still getting…
Higher Olive Oil Consumption Linked With Lower Risk of Dying From Heart Disease or Cancer
Replacing margarine, butter, mayonnaise and dairy fat with olive oil was associated with lower mortality risk. Consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive…
Unintended Consequences of COVID Mask Mandates
Governments need to be careful about the messaging around compulsory mask wearing to ensure the policy is fully effective, say researchers. When officials in Bangladesh…
800% Increase in Cannabis Poisoning in Young Children After Legalization
Ontario saw nine times more emergency department (ED) visits per month for cannabis poisonings in young children under the age of 10 after Canada legalized…
Walking Is Good, but Moderate-Vigorous Exercise Boosts Fitness 3x More
With help from 2,000 Framingham Heart Study participants, BU researchers studied how much being sedentary, walking, and routine exercise impacts fitness. Exercise is healthy. That…
Repurposing a Familiar Drug for COVID-19 – May Cut Severe Infection & Reduce Risk of Dying
Disulfiram, a treatment for alcoholism, may cut severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, reduce likelihood of dying from COVID-19. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there’s a need for…
Early Stages of Omicron Had Only a Modest Impact on COVID Vaccine Booster Uptake
National poll shows nearly half of those previously vaccinated remain resistant to boosters. A national poll finds that nearly half (47%) of previously vaccinated…
Do At-Home COVID-19 Tests Detect Omicron? Can You Get Different Variants at Once?
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests are getting harder to find leading up to the Christmas holiday. Adding to the confusion, new preliminary information that suggests some…
New Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Declines After Just Three Months
The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a study says. The findings – drawn from…
COVID-19 Infections in Nursing Homes: New Simulation Model for Optimal Prevention and Vaccination Strategies
Austrian researchers developed detailed epidemiological model for the spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes. Researchers from TU Graz and Complexity Science Hub (CSH) Vienna…
A Common Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease May Predispose Carriers to Severe COVID-19, Cerebral Microhemorrhages
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Hospital suggests that the APOE4 allele may also increase cerebral microhemorrhages related to…