The coronavirus pandemic has caused an increase of hostility in the United States toward Asian Americans. Share on PinterestThe current pandemic highlights that immigrant minorities have experienced hate crimes due to an infectious disease. According…

New research indicates that responding to a pandemic, such as the current spread of COVID-19, is 500 times more expensive than taking preventive measures. Share on PinterestDeforestation increases points of contact between humans and animals…

Two distinct sleep stages appear to play vital, complementary roles in learning: one stage enhances overall performance, while the other stabilizes what we learned the previous day. Share on PinterestNew research breaks down the mechanisms…

Researchers at Yale University are about to trial A new COVID-19 treatment, following the discovery of drugs that scientists think will be effective against SARS-CoV-2. Share on PinterestA multi-institutional team of researchers has pinpointed 13…

Walt Disney World in Florida began its staggered reopening process earlier this month. Over 432,700 people in Florida have tested positive for COVID-19, putting the state ahead of New York in confirmed cases. Business Insider…

Researchers have created a modified version of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus. This innovation, they say, might help speed up vaccine production, making it available to more people, faster. Share on PinterestA…

In laboratory studies using brain tissue, oxytocin appeared to reverse the effect of a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease on brain cells. The hormone may restore the cells’ “plasticity,” which is vital for memory…

Plant-based diets support healthy aging and could significantly reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, including diabetes and heart disease, finds a new review. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that vegan foods may prevent age-related diseases.…

For World Hepatitis Day, Medical News Today spoke with Dr. Alexandra Buzea about hepatitis C — how the infection manifests, what treatments are available, and how to fight harmful stereotypes and misinformation about this illness.…

A study suggests a sedentary job may provide better cognitive protection than a more physically active role.   Share on PinterestCould a desk job protect cognitive functioning? The answer might be ‘yes,’ according to a…

Welcome to Dispensed Daily, your daily dose of healthcare news from Business Insider's healthcare editor Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer and the healthcare team. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Hello, Today in…

Moderna on Sunday announced it received a commitment of up to $472 million in additional funding from its contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.  The company on Monday announced that the Phase…

A new study has found a molecule that could serve as a biomarker to identify those at greater risk of developing dementia in later life. It could also help scientists develop preventive treatments. Share on…

We continue our Hope Behind the Headlines series by examining the promising clinical trial results of two new vaccines. Also, an experimental study adds to the mounting evidence suggesting that remdesivir may combat COVID-19. Share…

Blood from a couple who contracted SARS-CoV-2 in Wuhan, China, early in the outbreak has yielded potent antibodies that have neutralized the virus in the laboratory and protected animals from some effects of the infection.…

A new study has found that cannabis may improve the mood of people who experience chronic pain from sickle cell disease. Share on PinterestEmerging evidence suggests that cannabis help people with sickle cell disease cope…

The Oxford adenovirus COVID-19 vaccine is safe and elicits significant immune responses in study volunteers, according to research published in The Lancet. Share on PinterestWill the Oxford vaccine turn the tide of the pandemic? Image…

A study looks at the impact of having both hearing and vision impairment on the chances of developing dementia. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that a dual sensory impairment significantly raises the chances of developing…

At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, each additional day that states delayed declaring an emergency was associated with a 5% increase in mortality, a study has found. Share on PinterestNew research shows that COVID-19…

An observational study finds that patients on ventilators who received a drug that dampens excessive immune responses had a 45% lower risk of dying compared with controls. Share on PinterestNew research finds a lower risk…

A new study suggests that Sweden’s limited lockdown measures have resulted in fewer deaths than expected. Scientists have analyzed how Sweden’s minimal lockdown has impacted death rates. Sweden’s softer approach to lockdown involved closing universities…

Symptoms of plague include sudden high fever, chills, headache, and nausea. Public health officials have announced that a squirrel in Colorado has tested positive for the bubonic plague. The town of Morrison, Colorado, in Jefferson…