(Reuters) – The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.FILE PHOTO: The ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the…
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The Science Behind the Hottest Sports Fuel
When you’re a top athlete, what usually tanks a race is either what’s going on in your head or what’s going on in your gut. And when Tobias Christensson found a way to help with that second part, he ignited…
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Rebel Wilson went on a ‘Candida cleanse’ to stop her sugar cravings. Here’s the reality about Candida, sugar, and detoxes.
Rebel Wilson posted on Instagram about her weight loss journey, sharing that she felt cutting out sugar helped her reduce cravings since it helped rid excess yeast in her digestive system. While some health gurus claim Candida yeast buildup can…
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The keto diet could help people with diabetes control blood sugar, lose weight, and improve insulin sensitivity, according to a new analysis
The high fat, low carb keto diet could help people with diabetes control their blood sugar, according to a new research analysis. Researchers found the keto diet improved blood sugar and insulin resistance, and also helped patients lose weight. This…
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People who eat chili peppers may be less likely to die of heart disease and cancer, research shows
People who eat chili peppers may be 26% less likely to die of heart disease and 23% less likely to die of cancer compared to people who don't, according to a new study. Capsaicin, the substance that gives chili its…
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Scientists develop electronic patch to monitor, treat heart disease
Researchers have developed a patch made from rubbery electronics that can be placed directly on the heart to collect information on its activity, temperature, and other indicators — an innovation that may help look out for cardiac arrest in vulnerable…
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5 signs you should switch up your birth-control method
If you've used the same birth control method since you started using contraception, you might want to re-evaluate if it's working for you, gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd told Insider. Painful or heavy periods, conditions like hypertension and high blood pressure,…
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Some sparkling water brands may contain high levels of risky chemicals called PFAS, a report found
A new study from Consumer Reports found high levels of risky chemicals known as PFAS in popular brands of sparkling water, including Topo Chico, Polar, Bubly, and La Croix. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS for short) are manufactured chemicals that…
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There’s even more evidence that getting enough vitamin D could reduce the risk of severe coronavirus infections
New research has found that getting vitamin D is linked to lower risk of severe coronavirus infections and poor outcomes like unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, and death. In adults over 40, sufficient vitamin D could reduce the risk of dying from…
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Retractions and controversies over coronavirus research show that the process of science is working as it should
Several high-profile papers on COVID-19 research have come under fire from people in the scientific community in recent weeks. Two articles addressing the safety of certain drugs when taken by COVID-19 patients were retracted, and researchers are calling for the…
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