A new study finds that manipulating the stiffness of the collagen-based support structure of airway cells could lead to a new treatment for asthma. The study is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine generates robust immune responses against COVID-19 variants
In the three months since Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 10 million Americans have received the vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The single-shot viral vector vaccine—developed in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) immunologist Dan …
Common diabetes drug shows promise as treatment for COVID-19 lung inflammation
Metformin is a widely prescribed blood sugar-lowering drug. It is often used as an early therapy (in combination with diet and lifestyle changes) for type 2 diabetes, which afflicts more than 34 million Americans.
Researchers study thought process behind revealing Alzheimer’s test results
If you tested positive for a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, whom would you tell? Why?
Cough can run in family
A family history of cough increases the risk of both the onset and persistence of cough, according to the Ph.D. study of Anne Lätti. One in two recent-onset coughers still reported the presence of a cough 12 months later. There were two different types of cough prolongation, continuous cough and recurrent cough, with completely different …
How Far Are Republicans Willing to Go? They’re Already Gone.
Forget Trump for a minute. The real action is taking place across the country in state capitols, mostly out of view.
Drug used to reduce blood sugar in diabetic patients can benefit hearts
A drug used to treat people living with Type 2 diabetes could also help improve their heart function, according to new research.
How Long Should It Take to Give Away Millions?
The promise of philanthropy was that the wealthy could enjoy tax breaks for their charitable contributions. The pandemic laid bare how accumulation can trump getting money to those in need. A Senate bill aims to change that.
Bitcoin just cleared another hurdle. It may still stumble
In a landmark move, El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as a legal form of payment. But there’s still tons of pressure on the cryptocurrency.
Which Chromebook should you buy on Prime Day?
In the market for a Chromebook once Prime Day deals kick off? We’ll show you what to look for when you begin shopping for a new Chrome powered laptop.