Study finds COVID-19 attack on brain, not lungs, triggers severe disease in mice
Georgia State University biology researchers have found that infecting the nasal passages of mice with the virus that causes COVID-19 …
Gene therapy strategy found effective in mouse model of hereditary disease TSC
Patients with tuberous sclerosis complex, a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of noncancerous tumors in multiple organs of the …
COVID-19: avoiding hospital caused heart disease death rise
Lower rates of hospital attendance for urgent heart problems during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed …
Tuck into a guilt free festive feast that helps you beat disease
The Christmas dinner that helps you beat disease: Tips from a top dietitian that mean you CAN indulge yourself and …
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protects against disease, first published results from phase 3 trials
Interim results of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials find that the vaccine protects against symptomatic disease in 70% of cases—with …
What makes psoriasis sore: Novel role of immune system in the disease
More than 130 million people around the globe suffer from psoriasis vulgaris, a chronic condition characterized by skin inflammation, scales, …
Diabetic drug could slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease
A hallmark of Parkinson’s disease is the degeneration of a group of dopaminergic neurons in the brain, which play key …
Woman with rare brain disease who was wrongly sectioned is now a model
Four years ago, Lucy Dawson was a student at the University of Leicester, studying criminology, with dreams of joining the …
Black Americans suffer more from heart disease: The AHA wants to change that
(HealthDay)—The Black Lives Matter movement put racism in the United States under the glare of the public spotlight in 2020. …
CLCN6 identified as disease gene for a severe form of lysosomal neurodegenerative disease
A mutation in the CLCN6 gene is associated with a novel, particularly severe neurodegenerative disorder. Scientists from the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für …
Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson’s disease and MS
Within our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called microbiomes. …
Risk for Severe Disease Up for Pregnant Women With SARS-CoV-2
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 — Pregnant women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have increased risks for severe …
Researchers reveal neural markers of sequential working memory deficits in de novo Parkinson’s disease
A multi-institutional research team has demonstrated that hyper-activation and weakened functional connectivity of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) are neural markers …
Novel technique spotlights neuronal uptake of amyloid beta in Alzheimer’s disease
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the formation of amyloid plaques—sticky clumps of a protein called amyloid beta—that …
Questions abound regarding young athletes, heart disease and COVID-19
Reports that some young athletes testing positive for COVID-19 also had increased rates of heart swelling have concerned sports medicine …
Surgery for benign breast disease does not impair future breastfeeding capability
Young women with benign breast conditions may undergo surgery without jeopardizing their ability to breastfeed later on. One of the …
Pioneering dual surgery a safe option for patients with polycystic kidney disease
Patients with large polycystic kidneys in need of a kidney transplant can have their diseased kidneys safely removed laparoscopically at …
AHA News: Cluster of Risky Conditions That Can Lead To Heart Disease Is Rising in Hispanic Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — A cluster of conditions called metabolic syndrome that could lead to …