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In the latest installment of our Medical Myths series, we tackle myths associated with aging. Because aging is inevitable and, for some people, frightening, it is no surprise that myths abound.Around 300,000 generations ago, the human species split from an ancient ancestor that we share with chimpanzees. Since then, human life expectancy at birth has…

According to a recent study, dementia as a cause of death is significantly underreported on death certificates.Share on PinterestA recent study finds that dementia is significantly underreported as a cause of death, particularly among Black and Latinx people.While just 5% of death certificates list dementia as a cause of death, a new study from the…

A recent study has revealed that an antibody-based blockade might effectively treat cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and alleviate severe cases of COVID-19.Share on PinterestNew research finds that an antibody-based arthritis drug could help treat severe COVID-19.A team of researchers at the Osaka University and Osaka Habikino Medical Center in Japan conducted the recent study. They…

The first comprehensive database of the communities of viruses, or “viromes,” living in our guts reveals that they vary enormously from person to person. The database offers new opportunities to identify viruses that could potentially play a role in treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Share on PinterestResearch suggests that each human gut may have a unique…

September 4 — 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 the deep racial disparities that COVID-19 has helped unmask. However, this has…