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Researchers from the University of Toledo have analyzed 26 published studies, including a number of controlled clinical trials, in order to study the effect of several vitamin supplements on hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The findings indicate vitamin… Continue reading Meta-analysis finds vitamin supplements don’t prevent death from COVID-19
The professional finalists and shortlisted shots in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards offer an incredible glimpse at the current state of contemporary photography. This year’s top picks focus on surreal pandemic images, compelling drone shots, and… Continue reading The pros get weird in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards finalists
Researchers at Australia’s CSIRO have demonstrated a new way to protect the integrity of vaccines against high temperatures. A proof-of-concept study has shown the method keeping vaccines viable at temperatures up to 37 degrees Celsius for three months… Continue reading New method allows vaccines to be stored for months without refrigeration
Building on the momentum of its extraordinarily successful mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, biotechnology company Moderna has announced three new mRNA development targets. The company is now setting its vaccine sights on the herpes simplex virus, the varicella-z… Continue reading Moderna announces 3 new mRNA vaccine targets including herpes and cancer
A large study has found high rates of mental health problems in COVID-19 patients up to a year after their acute infection. Looking at health records from millions of Americans the research found mild or severe COVID-19 increased a person’s risk of dev… Continue reading COVID-19 raises risk of mental health problems in year after infection
Just weeks after a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found psilocybin microdosing to be no different to placebo, another study has been published that found LSD microdoses have no effect on mood or cognition. The new research builds on a small but… Continue reading Another trial finds no evidence LSD microdosing does anything
A rapid research review conducted by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has affirmed prior findings indicating vaccination reduces a person’s risk of developing long COVID. The report also found vaccination after developing long COVID can improve pe… Continue reading UK review affirms vaccination reduces risk of long COVID
A large observational study has detected a link between increased levels of the hormone estrogen in older women and a reduced risk of dying from COVID-19. The research cannot establish evidence of causality but does call for clinical trials to explore … Continue reading Higher risk of COVID-19 death in older women with low estrogen, study shows
New research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has offered valuable insights into the long-term effects of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for depression. The study reports more than half the original cohort were still in remission 12 mo… Continue reading Psychedelic therapy for depression still effective one year later
A new preclinical study has demonstrated how an experimental drug can treat type 2 diabetes by increasing the expression of a recently discovered protein found to influence insulin signaling in cells. Across several mouse studies, the research shows th… Continue reading Promising new drug target to treat diabetes and other metabolic diseases