Researchers outline strategy for testing ketone bodies against COVID-19

A new review encourages researchers studying metabolism and immunity to turn their attention to ketone bodies,…

Rewriting history: New evidence challenges Euro-centric narrative of early colonization

New research provides evidence that Indigenous people continued to live in southeastern US and actively resist…

Common FDA-approved drug may effectively neutralize virus that causes COVID-19

A common drug, already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may also be a…

Tree planting does not always boost ecosystem carbon stocks, study finds

Planting huge numbers of trees to mitigate climate change is ‘not always the best strategy’ –…

Children exposed to Deepwater Horizon oil spill suffered physical, mental health effects

A recent study has found that the Deepwater Horizon disaster was harmful to the mental and…

New hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol can improve cognitive function of older adults

A new study has demonstrated for the first time that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can significantly…

Bed bugs modify microbiome of homes they infest

Bed bug infestations can modify the home microbiome, according to a new study. When bed bugs…

New research highlights increased loneliness in over-70s during COVID-19 pandemic

A new report highlights effects of COVID-19 government measures on Ireland’s older population. The research finds…

After universal masking, health care worker COVID-19 rates drop at Mass General Brigham

A new study makes it clear: after universal masking was implemented at Mass General Brigham, the…

Spread of flu virus in hospital environment common

One in four inpatients with influenza in a given season showed signs of having become infected…