Share on PinterestNew research examines the link between mindfulness and prosocial behavior. Fiordaliso/Getty ImagesMindfulness is a practice of focusing on the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner.Researchers have suggested that mindfulness may improve prosocial behavior,…

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine may sometimes cause no side effects or mild-to-moderate side effects, which can be fairly common post-vaccination. This Snapshot feature further addresses concerns around allergic reactions and false claims regarding risks to…

Share on PinterestNew research has tested the benefits of a diabetes drug in combination with chemotherapy against skin cancer. SUNG KWON/Getty ImagesIn the 1950s, doctors prescribed a drug called phenformin to people with type 2…

Share on PinterestTwo new studies investigate the B.1.1.7 variant. Sloop Communications/Getty ImagesA study of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection admitted to two United Kingdom hospitals found that the B.1.1.7 variant does not appear to increase disease…

Share on PinterestNew research hails the benefits of ‘exergaming’ for a small group of people living with dementia. Ralph Orlowski/WWW.WII-SENIOREN.DE/Getty ImagesDementia is a condition that affects memory, cognitive and behavioral function, and daily living, primarily…

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that antipsychotic drugs may protect against COVID-19 risk and severity. TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty ImagesAntipsychotic drugs could have a protective effect against COVID-19.People treated with these drugs may have a…

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the headlines and our daily lives for over a year. Medical News Today has covered this fast-moving, complex story with live updates about the latest news, interviews with experts, and…

Doctors have defined autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a neurobiological developmental condition that can impact communication, sensory processing, and social interactions. Although recent research has advanced the understanding of autism, there is much more to…