Monday, June 30, 2025

News Index

Climate Crisis: Sea Level Rise at ‘Worst-case Scenario’ Rate

Scientists see rising sea level by 1.8cm due to ice sheet melting in Greenland and Antarctica as the worst case scenario forecasts for the future.

Children with Social Anxiety and Maternal History of Depression are more Likely to Develop Depression

Although depression runs in families, new research suggests that children suffering from social anxiety may be at particular risk for depression in the future.

Red Hot Meat May Contribute to Heart Disease

Red-hot meat consumption elevated the level of a protein molecule that may raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetic complications. News analysis revealed.

Investigational COVID-19 Vaccine Prevents Disease in Animals

In a recent published work BIDMC researchers showed that a candidate COVID-19 vaccine raised antibodies that protected non-human primates against SARS-CoV-2.

Virus SARS-CoV-2 in the Blood Can Predict Severe COVID-19 Patients

Blood tests for SARS-CoV-2 can identify patients at high risk. Covid-19 patients with negative blood RNA tests have a good chance of rapid recovery.

Generous People Live Longer—New Study Finds

Generous people live longer. The act of sharing empowers social connections. The recipient directly gets benefit from the donation by meeting an urgent need, while the donor receives mental satisfaction.

Japan Study Finds Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19 Patients

As scientists around the world are in the race to develop an effective vaccine against Covid-19, a group of Japanese scientists has tested a...

Elderly Adults Facing Greater Depression During COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers at Indiana University (IU) have found that older adults experienced more significant depression and loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sunlight Ultraviolet Radiation Is Negatively Correlated with the Incidence of Coronavirus

In the USA, scientists found a substantial correlation between the rise in sunlight UV-dose and the fall in prevalence of four common human coronaviruses.

Green Tea

Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and it’s been served in China and Japan for centuries. But what...

Will a Vaccine Provide Long-term Protection Against SARS-CoV-2?

Reports stating antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 may not last longer ask questions if the vaccine would provide long-term protection against the virus.

Cat Coronavirus Drug May Cure Covid-19

Joanne Lemieux at the University of Alberta (UofA) is leading a team to launch clinical trials of a drug used to cure coronavirus infection in cats.