New research suggests that catalase, a naturally occurring enzyme in humans, plants, and animals, can suppress the replication of the new coronavirus in rhesus monkeys. The results also indicate that this low cost enzyme could…
COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes…
Share on PinterestA commuter wears a face mask while riding the subway train in New York City.Image credit: Scott Heins/Getty Images.The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Known as SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
The flu pandemic of 1918 and early conspiracy…
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm, but it is not unique. Past pandemics have likewise been accompanied by conspiracy theories and waves of mistrust in science. In this Curiosities of Medical History…
Lifestyle changes may offset cognitive decline
A study of older adults shows how changing diet and increasing physical activity can reduce dementia risk, even if the person already has a diagnosis of cognitive decline.Share on PinterestNew research adds to the evidence…
Zika and other arboviruses linked to neurological issues
A new study has explored the link between the Zika and chikungunya arboviruses and neurological or cerebrovascular diseases.Share on PinterestNew research provides insight into the link between mosquito-borne viruses and neurological conditions. Image credit: LWA/Getty…