Political polarization drives surge in anti-vaccine legislation across the US
Despite overwhelming evidence on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine hesitancy intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic…
COVID lockdown babies show language strengths at age four
Four-year-olds born during England’s first lockdown performed well in many language and reasoning tests, but researchers found signs…
Brain Scans Reveal Dopamine Damage in Long COVID, Pointing to New Treatments
Credit: Westend61/Getty Images New brain imaging research has provided the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is…
GLP-1 drugs may reduce lung scarring from Long COVID in diabetic patients
GLP-1 agonists have become popular treatments for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, and newer studies suggest other…
BCG vaccine may remodel the human brain’s immune environment
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine – which is…
Widely used pandemic pharmaceuticals harm marine aquatic ecosystems
A new study published in New Contaminants suggests that several drugs widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic can…
Severe gum disease linked to early kidney function decline
A growing body of research suggests that the effects of periodontitis extend far beyond the mouth. In a…
COVID-19 vaccine boosters may protect against future animal coronavirus outbreaks
COVID-19 vaccine boosters not only protect against SARS‑CoV‑2 – the virus behind the most recent pandemic – but…
How behaviour and biology decide the outbreak equation
The bugs that cause Ebola, hantavirus and diphtheria are microscopic, but many of the barriers to controlling them…
Mainland China climbs 4 spots in global competitiveness ranking
Mainland China advanced in the global competitiveness ranking thanks to improvement in business and government efficiency while economic…
Why is ashwagandha becoming the go-to remedy for many South Africans?
From Cape Town wellness studios to Durban pharmacies, ashwagandha has surged into the mainstream at remarkable speed. Once…
Albanese vows to cut Australian migration after rise fuels support for populist One Nation
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday migration levels were reducing, responding to an opinion poll showing…