MEDICINE & HEALTHMacrophages found in almost all tissues in the human body are vital in the body's innate immune response. Read on to find out how crosstalk between macrophage organelles allows anti-microbial metabolites to prevent bacteria from spreading.
US President Joe Biden is taking Paxlovid in his fight for COVID-19 and will continue to be in isolation at the White House as he continues his duties. Read the article to know more about this antiviral drug.
Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease affecting millions in the US. Read on to learn more about an AI system developed by dermatologists to accurately measure the severity of psoriasis in patients.
Researchers describe a new way of developing a more durable, highly effective COVID-19 vaccine that works against all variants. Read the article for more details.
World Health Organization (WHO) convened on Thursday to debate whether or not monkeypox could be considered a public health emergency. Continue reading to learn more about the trend of this contagious disease.
The first polio case in the US in nearly 10 years is from New York. Read the article to learn why one needs to get a vaccine against the life-threatening disease.
A new study showed that SARS-CoV-2 was able to infect neurons and blood-brain barrier cells despite the fact that they lack an angiotensin-2 converting enzyme receptor. Continue reading to know how the virus makes its way to the brain.
Omicron subvariant are predicted to dominate globally, being more evasive than their ancestral strain. Read on to find out why experts believe booster shots provide better immunity and prevent severe infection.
Imposter syndrome is a concept of one’s perceptions of his capabilities and feeling unworthy despite his success. Read to know if you have the phenomenon.
Scientists developed a nanoparticle vaccine combination that may fight cancer. Is this the fulfillment of a long-time cancer-fighting promise? Read to find out.
Researchers have revealed that with just a few drops, a new approach can spot certain diseases like eye disease, cancer, and diabetes. Read to know more.
Annual screening exams proved beneficial for patients with a high genetic risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a research team from eight US medical centers. Continue reading to understand the benefits and importance of regular screening.
Tear gas has been linked to abortion or miscarriage and this comes after police attacked protesters with chemical weapons in that form. Read to know more about it.
A drug made of roundworms may be used against certain illnesses but according to research, it depends on a patient’s metabolism. Read to know more about it.