Medical

A new study helps explain why our sensitivity to external sensory stimuli fluctuates with the beating of our hearts.Share on PinterestNew research finds a connection between external stimuli and a person’s heart rate.According to popular culture, the brain and heart work in opposition to each other. The brain is the seat of rational, objective thought,…

Growing up in a challenging family environment is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality in middle age, according to a large prospective study. Lasting physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes are likely to play a role.Share on PinterestTraumatic childhood experiences may increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease in middle age, a new…

By mapping interactions between human proteins and the new coronavirus, researchers have pinpointed 29 potential treatments using drugs already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a wide range of other conditions.Share on PinterestScientists have tested an array of pre-existing drugs to see how they might tackle the new coronavirus.There is currently no…

Doctors have published a correspondence article warning that untested COVID-19 treatments may do more harm than good.Share on PinterestDoctors warn about the dangers of using untested therapies for COVID-19.A team of doctors has published a correspondence article in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology warning that novel approaches to treating COVID-19 may…

Research suggests that around 14% of people in the United States would avoid seeking treatment if they experienced the key symptoms of COVID-19.Share on PinterestA new survey finds that 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. would avoid seeing their doctor if they suspected they had COVID-19 due to healthcare costs.New research conducted by the…