Winston Morgan, Ph.D., is a reader in toxicology and clinical biochemistry at the University of East London, in the United Kingdom. In this opinion piece, he discusses the outcomes of a recent review into why COVID-19 disproportionately affects people from…
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Nitric oxide may be an effective treatment for COVID-19
New research has suggested that the inhalation of nitric oxide may be a way to reduce the effects of COVID-19. A new review of scientific literature indicates that inhaled nitric oxide may treat some severe effects of COVID-19, some of…
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Stroke risk higher for COVID-19 patients who smoke or vape
A review suggests smoking and vaping could increase the severity of COVID-19 due to blood vessel damage and a higher risk of stroke. “There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that, as well as the respiratory symptoms of…
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Delivering quality healthcare to immigrant farmworkers
A study addresses the challenge of providing adequate healthcare to farmworkers and their families. By the middle of the 20th century, the arrival of irrigation to California’s Coachella Valley marked the beginning of year-round agriculture and a thriving agricultural industry….
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Probiotics may reduce symptoms of depression
A new review has found that probiotics, or a combination of prebiotics and probiotics, may help reduce the symptoms of depression. A new review of the current research on the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on depression and anxiety symptoms…
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The Recovery Room: News beyond the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the headlines, and our daily lives, for most of this year. Medical News Today have covered this fast-moving, complex story with live updates on the latest news, interviews with experts, and an ongoing investigation into…
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Do gut bacteria contribute to ethnic health disparities?
The bacteria living in our guts play a major role in health, and some studies have found an association between ethnicity and the makeup of these microbial communities. So will doctors of the future prescribe ethnicity-specific probiotics? We share our…
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US administration erases transgender and nonbinary health protections
The United States government has modified the text of the Affordable Care Act, in a move that leaves room for healthcare providers to discriminate on the basis of gender identity. On Friday, June 12, the U.S. Department of Health and…
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Close relative of SARS-CoV-2 found in bats
Researchers have identified a new coronavirus that is closely related to SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19. The discovery provides fresh evidence that SARS-CoV-2 evolved naturally and was not produced in a lab. The new virus is not likely to infect…
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Low flavonoid intake associated with Alzheimer’s risk
A new study links a low intake of flavonoid-rich foods — such as berries, apples, and tea — with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Experts predict that the number of people in the United States over…
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