Medical

A study finds that those who learn about the new coronavirus from conservative outlets, social media, and online news aggregators are more likely to be misinformed.Share on PinterestResearch suggests that people who tend to get their news from social media are more prone to disinformation about the new coronavirus.Though the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19…

At the end of March, we asked our medical experts what they wished the public knew about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. The answers were insightful. Now, as we move into May and the pandemic evolves, we ask them again.Pandemics, by their nature, do not sit still. Since our first “ask the experts” article, the global number…

New research suggests the prevalence of infection has links to the development of some types of cancer.Share on PinterestA new study asks whether an increased prevalence of infections might precede cancer.A new study has suggested that before developing some forms of cancer, people experienced increased rates of infectious diseases, such as influenza and pneumonia.The study,…

A new study has reassured medical professionals and patients alike that common drugs for lowering blood pressure are not linked to an increased risk of COVID-19.Share on PinterestResearchers have reassured physicians that blood pressure drugs are not tied to COVID-19 risk.On March 17, 2020, the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA),…

A new study adds to evidence that autoimmunity plays a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease. The research also offers hope that early preventive treatment could offset the damage.Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disorder. Its characteristics tend to include tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement, and impaired balance.Around 1 million people in the United…