Want to know why you lost your sense of smell after a COVID-19 infection? A small new study may have the answer. The research, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, Read more
Tag: Medical Research
Arkansas governor says he supports the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, as daily U.S. cases hold above 65,000
Outgoing Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is considering a presidential run, took a shot at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s call to investigate the COVID-19 vaccines, arguing that “we shouldn’t undermine Read more
What neuroscientists have learned about rejuvenating the aging brain—and what you can do too
We all understand that no magic elixir can stop or even slow the human brain or skeletal muscles from aging. But is that true? After two decades of research with Read more
Even pessimists can be optimistic: How to be happier in retirement, according to science
Researchers have identified several factors besides money that contribute to a happier retirement, including good health, strong relationships and a sense of purpose. But setbacks are inevitable, in life and in retirement. Not Read more
Americans give U.S. health-care system a dismal score and MacKenzie Scott donates $20 million to California school district where 83% of students are considered low-income
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Americans give U.S. health-care system a dismal score. Here are their biggest concerns. More than one quarter of people said they or a Read more
4 under-the-radar stock picks from a five-star fund manager who sees rewards that are worth the risks
It can be tempting to chase performance during any given year, but unfortunately it’s a tried-and-true way to lower your investment returns in the long run. Jonathan Good, manager of Read more
Large-scale study finds COVID patients at higher risk of brain fog and psychosis after two years compared with other respiratory illnesses
People who have had COVID-19 are facing a higher risk of neurological and psychiatric conditions some two years later as compared with other respiratory illnesses, according to a large-scale study Read more
Ramesh ‘Sunny’ Balwani former Theranos president found guilty on all 12 fraud charges
SAN JOSE, Calif.— A federal jury convicted Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, the former top lieutenant to Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes, on all 12 charges that he helped perpetuate a yearslong fraud scheme Read more
Another reason to swap your gas stove? Study finds cancer-causing chemicals in natural gas
The natural gas that lights popular gas stoves for both home and professional cooks contains low concentrations of several pollutants and chemicals linked to cancer, a new study has found. Read more