Medical

A new study has suggested that loneliness decreases with age. In addition, it seems to be less prevalent in collectivist societies than in individualistic ones and less common in women than in men.Share on PinterestNew research suggests that men are more likely than women to feel lonely. New research suggests that young people are more…

A team from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that PCR-based tests for SARS-CoV-2 have a false negative rate of at least 20%, depending on the time of testing.Share on PinterestNew research draws attention to false-negative results of new coronavirus tests.The majority of tests for the novel coronavirus involve taking a swab from the back of…

In this Special Feature, we look at the racialized impact that COVID-19 has on black communities in the United States, using expert opinions and rounding up the available evidence.Share on PinterestThe current pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on black people in the United States.The issue of how race-related health inequalities are affecting several disadvantaged…

Have you ever heard that taking vitamin D supplements or following a ketogenic (keto) diet will protect you from the new coronavirus? In this Special Feature, we explain why these and other persistent myths are not grounded in science.Share on PinterestSome coronavirus claims keep making an appearance, but most are not grounded in scientific fact.Even…

Scientists in Boston, looking into new optical microscope techniques, have unexpectedly been able to break down MRSA’s surrounding membrane, using blue light.Bacteria are impressively adaptive. Through rapid cell division and via horizontal gene transfer— where they transfer genes with their neighbors — bacteria can quickly strengthen their defenses against threats.One such threat is antibiotics, and…