Daniel Gold, who led the team that invented Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system, has a history of safeguarding the country against what he identifies as existential threats. With the nation...

How the body controls sugar cravings Specific brain cells to control how big the Desire is to consume sugar. These cells are used in combination with the hormone largely responsible for how well we Snacks...

Researchers say a new combination therapy involving two drugs may help ease the fatigue associated with rheumatoid arthritis. In a 2-year study, the drugs methotrexate and prednisone were effective in...

As dengue season sets in across large parts of India with the onset of the monsoon, scientists warn that COVID-19 and the mosquito-borne disease have overlapping symptoms and worry the country’s...

Coronavirus has dominated 2020 thus far, and people who have caught the disease may find that one symptom lingers longer than the rest. On Thursday July 9, a new research paper was released that had some...

Amputation can have a devastating effect on a person’s body image and sense of self. The use of prosthetic limbs may help, but when it comes to their appearance, options are often limited. The choice,...

Taking a common form of heartburn medication may moderately raise the risk of contracting COVID-19, according to a new study. Based on an online survey of more than 86,600 people, more than 3,300 of whom...

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the potential to differentiate into a range of different cell types, including bone, fat and muscle cells. But it’s their ability to stimulate the repair of damaged...

Serbia announced a record coronavirus death toll for a single day on Friday, as the government hit back at protests over its handling of the pandemic. Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said the Balkan state...

Q: I’ve heard about new antibody testing for COVID-19. What is antibody testing? Is it the same as testing to diagnose COVID-19? A: With all the talk about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing...