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Study: 40–45% People with COVID-19 Don’t Have Symptoms
A new study from the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, US, finds that approximately 40–45% of people who contract with COVID-19 may show no symptoms of the disease. The study authors caution that may contribute to the “silent spread” of the virus...
Disrupted Circadian Rhythms Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Later
A new study from the University of California San Francisco Weill Institute for Neurosciences finds that older men with disrupted circadian rhythms are at higher risk to develop Parkinson’s disease later. For the study, a team of researchers analyzed 11 years of data...
Why More Men Are Dying from COVID-19 than Women
Initial reports from China demonstrated increased male mortality associated with COVID-19, as well as nearly every country is now reporting significantly higher COVID-19-related mortality rates in men than in women as of June 4 according to the Global Health 50/50...
Exposure to Persistent Organic Pollutants Linked to Celiac Disease
According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Research, there is a possible link between exposure to persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, and celiac disease in youth. For the study, researchers recruited 88 young people who visited New York...
Sleeping or Light Housework Can Make You Happier
A new study from Ohio State University in Columbus, US, finds that sleeping or performing light housework influences your mood more positively compared to staying on the couch in front of the TV, especially during the period of lockdown. For the study, a team of...
Scientists Checked the Efficiency of Language Learning Apps
A team of researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) performed a study that aimed to check the efficiency of language learning apps. In their study, they focused on Babbel, a popular language-learning app, and an e-learning platform. For the study, 85...
Negative Thinking Associated with Dementia in Later Life
A new study from University College London finds that repetitive negative thinking may increase the risk of subsequent cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, a team of researchers studied 292 people aged over 55 years who were part of the PREVENT-AD...
Hydroxychloroquine Has No Benefit over Placebo in Preventing COVID-19
The first randomized clinical trial, performed by the researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School, shows that hydroxychloroquine is not able to prevent the development of COVID-19. The randomized placebo-controlled trial aimed to test if...
Scientists Successfully Transplanted Tiny Lab-Grown Livers
Scientists have successfully transplanted functional miniature livers into rats. The organs were grown in the lab from reprogrammed human skin cells donated by the volunteers. Researchers transplanted organs into five rats, and the tiny livers appeared to be...
Patients with COVID-19 Also May Have Neurological Symptoms
A new study from Italy finds that patients hospitalized with COVID-19, besides physical symptoms, also have neurological symptoms, such as altered mental status and stroke. For the study, a team of researchers analyzed records of patients treated at the University of...
Foods High in Saturated Foods May Worsen Concentration
A new study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, finds that after eating foods with a high content of saturated fats, within the next few hours, a person’s ability to concentrate can be lowered. For the study, the researchers recruited 51...
Dairy Products May Protect from Diabetes and Hypertension
A large international study finds that a high intake of whole-fat dairy products is associated with a lower risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes. For the study, a team of researchers analyzed data taken from 147,812 people who live in Asia, North...
