A small study offers the first hint that an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccines just might give some organ transplant
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Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays
Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction,
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COVID-19 infection may up mortality in surgical patients
COVID-19 infection is an independent risk factor for surgical mortality, according to a research letter published online April 12 in
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Selenium supplementation protects against obesity and may extend lifespan
Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and provides metabolic benefits to mice, according to a study published
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Smoking may disappear within a generation, analysts predict
In 10 to 20 years there could be no smokers left in many markets, according to analysts at Jefferies. Governments
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Children have more access to guns than their parents may believe
New research by Carmel Salhi, a Northeastern professor, shows that 70 percent of parents believe their children cannot access the
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Existing vaccines may protect against the Brazilian coronavirus variant
Scientists at the University of Oxford have released pre-print data measuring the level of antibodies that can neutralize—or stop infection
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Microbes may hold the key for treating neurological disorders
When we think about the causes of neurological disorders and how to treat them, we think about targeting the brain.
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Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms
A new study of first-time pregnant women found risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and elevated blood sugar,
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The risk of ADHD may be lower if children grow up in green environments
The amount of green space surrounding children’s homes could be important for their risk of developing ADHD. This is shown
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