An international team of scientists found associations between particular bacterial species and metabolic risk factors for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.They were surprised to discover that the gut microbiota — the community…

New research shows that childcare responsibilities tended to fall to women during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.In a new study, researchers discovered that women took on more childcare than…

Share on PinterestA worker prepares boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Olive Branch, MS.Pool/Getty ImagesCOVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.Researchers across the globe are working to develop a vaccine.Currently, there…

What is the latest in COVID-19 vaccine advances? Can currently authorized vaccines protect against newly emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants? In this Hope Behind the Headlines feature, we examine these and other questions.New, and possibly more contagious,…

In this episode of Medical Myths, we discuss some of the many misunderstandings surrounding one of the sweetest nutritional topics: sugar.Today is the first day of Sugar Awareness Week. With this in mind, the Medical…

A recent three-pronged study concludes that SARS-CoV-2 may infect nerve cells and impede blood flow in the central nervous system.COVID-19 continues to have devastating effects on the short- and long-term health of millions throughout the…

Researchers found that more than three-quarters of a cohort of COVID-19 patients still had at least one symptom 6 months after they were discharged from the hospital.In their study, the researchers found that 76% of…

Share on PinterestPictured is a brain section scan showing a glioblastoma tumor (in dark blue).Dr. P. Marazzi/Science Photo Library/Getty ImagesOne of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer is glioblastoma, which has a low survival…