Share on PinterestActor K.J. Rasheed sits in the observation area after receiving his second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church UCC on March 12, 2021, in Los Angeles, CA. The…

Share on PinterestNew research looks at how microplastics in wastewater plants contribute to antibacterial resistance. Abstract Aerial Art/Getty ImagesMicroplastics get washed down household drains and enter wastewater treatment plants.Bacteria then attach to these microplastics, creating…

Share on PinterestA recent study asks whether a common virus might help fight COVID-19. Photo edited by Stephen Kelly; Photography courtesy of Thomas Splettstoesser/WikimediaA lab-based study has found that a virus that causes the common…

Share on PinterestCan mindfulness help people cope with the pandemic? Westend61/Getty ImagesResearch has shown that mindfulness practice can help people manage anxiety and stress.A recent study explores online mindfulness classes as a means of helping…

Share on PinterestThe equivalent of a rasher of bacon per day may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Photo editing by Stephen Kelly; Alexander Spatari/Getty ImagesAn observational study suggests there is a…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a wide range of symptoms involving the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Research is only just beginning to reveal who is at risk and what causes the condition.MS is a…

Share on PinterestA new study investigates reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. picture alliance/Getty ImagesResearch suggests that a first infection with SARS-CoV-2 provides only 47% protection against a second infection for those aged 65 years and over, compared…

Share on PinterestStress has a lot of adverse health effects, but new research suggests that it also has some benefits. Thomas Barwick/Getty ImagesIn a new study, people who reported feeling no stress experienced better moods…