Could willow bark provide our next life-saving antiviral medicine?
From a seasonal cold to a stomach bug, nobody likes catching a virus — and epidemics can be devastating. We need safe, sustainable antiviral options to treat the outbreaks of…
Accurately calculating life expectancy since COVID-19 ” did not impact mortality rates at younger ages, so a three-year-long pandemic has no effect on life expectancy at birth”
The coronavirus pandemic caused over one million deaths in the United States from 2021 to 2023. According to the Human Mortality Database, the world’s leading scientific data resource on mortality…
How the antioxidant glutathione keeps mitochondria healthy
If a delivery person leaves a package on your front step without pinging you, you likely won’t know it’s there. A hungry cell awaiting refuel is in a similar position.…
New study highlights connection with strawberries, cognition and mood in middle-aged, overweight adults
A new study published in Nutrients shows daily consumption of strawberries for 12 weeks reduced interference in memory and depressive symptoms among middle-aged, overweight adults with self-reported mild cognitive decline.…
Independent monitoring of the WHO pandemic agreement is non-negotiable, experts say
An accountability framework, including independent monitoring of state compliance, is critical for the pandemic agreement's success, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and affiliates at…
1 in 8 military families with children used a food bank, pantry to make ends meet
Approximately one in eight military families with at least one child reported using a food bank, pantries or other charitable food distribution resources in the past year, according to new research from…
At least 14% of Americans have had long COVID
One in seven people in the US reported having had long Covid by the end of 2022, suggests a large-scale investigation of long Covid and symptom prevalence by academics at…
The remains of an ancient planet lie deep within Earth
In the 1980s, geophysicists made a startling discovery: two continent-sized blobs of unusual material were found deep near the center of the Earth, one beneath the African continent and one…
University of Cincinnati study: Strawberry consumption may reduce dementia risk for middle-aged individuals
New research from the University of Cincinnati found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations. The research was recently published in the…
Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective
Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance. The University of Sydney…
Selenium reduces mixtures of environmental pollutants′ harmful effects on health
A study in mice conducted by the University of Cordoba proves that exposure to contaminating mixtures of metals and drug residue increases damage to health, and evaluates the positive effects…
Will machines soon be conscious?
The rise of the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) systems has led to the view that these systems might soon be conscious. However, we might underestimate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying…
Researchers identify amino acid that may play a key role for predicting and treating long COVID
University of Alberta researchers have identified an amino acid that may play a key role in predicting poor clinical outcomes and the treatment of long COVID. In research published today…
Excess fluoride linked to cognitive impairment in children
Long-term consumption of water with fluoride levels far above established drinking water standards may be linked to cognitive impairments in children, according to a new pilot study from Tulane University.…
Higher levels of triglycerides linked to lower risk of dementia
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS – Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk…
Two probiotics identified as promising hypertension treatments
Highlights: High blood pressure affects a large share of the global adult population. Previous studies suggest probiotics may help prevent hypertension. New findings point to 2 additional probiotics as potential…
B12 deficiency: a hidden trigger of inflammation?
A new study has identified a compelling link between vitamin B12 deficiency and chronic inflammation, which is associated with a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative…
Genetic risk scores not useful in predicting disease
Polygenic risk scores, which estimate a person’s disease risk based on thousands or millions of common genetic variants, perform poorly in screening and prediction of common diseases such as heart…
Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis
Having older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, finds a large study published in the open…
Experts warn of risk of civil unrest in UK due to food shortages
A shortage of popular carbohydrates such as wheat, bread, pasta, and cereal are most likely to trigger civil unrest, say the experts, who work across academia, policy, charities, and business.…
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