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80% of COVID-19 patients have vitamin D deficiency, a Spanish study found, compared to 40% for the general population
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught millions of people across the world at least one valuable lesson: the single most important thing that one can do to stave off the spread of an infectious disease is to practice social distancing. As long as infected hosts are in limited contact with healthy hosts, a pathogen can’t spread […]
Changes in the metabolism of sugar in the brain may be responsible for the characteristic loss of sense of smell.
We're probably headed for a grim winter, a new study concludes. But there are ways to alleviate that.
We are sleeping less, eating more sweets and doing less exercise. Things are not rosy.
A unique project suggests that diabetes could one day be treated by electromagnetic fields.
An important step forward in the fight to eradicate Ebola.
Scientists now have a more actionable target for the treatment of acne.
A neuroscientist believes dogs experience love and attachment comparable to a human child.
Although this may sound alarming, scientists say that parents shouldn't necessarily be concerned.
Unsurprisingly, women see it as a more serious problem and are more likely to be cautious.
You might want to reconsider that extra cup of coffee.
More evidence show link between blood type and coronavirus risk
Countries need to act to improve air quality as soon as possible
Pandemic fatigue is starting to take its toll.
Viruses are a seemingly inherent part of mammalian evolution, two studies suggest.
These excess deaths have been indirectly attributed to COVID-19 due to the pandemic's disruptions.
Daily average sound levels dropped about three decibels in March and April.
That's nearly 90% of the US gross domestic product.
Painless tattoos? Yes please!
Seriously, just wash your hands. Often.
Young people are actually getting priced out of private healthcare covers.
The possibility of this happening is higher than with other viruses.
Hopefully the findings translate to humans as well.
We tend to perceive close-knit groups as more supportive than large but less dense social circles.
The UK government seems to be struggling with tech.
It has already been authorized for commercial use and could be a game changer.
It's meant to 'contour' your body, not manage your weight.
Thousands and thousands of internet users have learned a new word.
The discovery has likely saved millions.
Wearing a mask can save your life, not the other way around.
It could point the way to new treatments for both conditions.
Myanmar has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.
The tool will be available all over the world on mobile phones.
OK, boomer.
Scientists find that birds are more human-like than previously thought.
Hey you -- correct your posture right now.
The world is still suffering from a shortage of effective masks -- reusing them a few times would be of excellent use.
It can reach people much faster than a car or ground teams.
They may offer some protection to the wearer, but not to those around.
They have a better accuracy than many specialized tests.
The comparison could help us bring penicillin up to scratch.
It's an eco-friendly and safe alternative, but it can take some time getting used to, and some might find it unpleasant.
A little weight can go a long way.
Binge drinking didn't destroy neurons, but rather temporarily disrupted connections between them.
The Russian government is exploiting a scientific win for propaganda purposes. The potential consequences are troubling.
A synthetic approach for remodifying existing antibiotics could give us the upper hand against resistant bacteria.
Fans of Limitless, prepare to be disappointed.
Nobody is free of biases, not even ourselves.
Previously, scientists thought that as many as 1 in 2 cases of COVID-19 were asymptomatic.
