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Scientists discover a weak spot shared by polio and common cold viruses

Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have uncovered a crucial step that enteroviruses use to reproduce inside…

3 days ago

Scientists say this common sweetener may be quietly rewiring your metabolism

A growing body of research is pointing to fructose as more than just a source of extra calories. A new…

5 days ago

A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney…

1 week ago

A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment

Researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising new role for zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound best known for…

1 month ago

A common painkiller may be quietly changing cancer risk

Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, commonly taken for headaches, muscle aches,…

4 months ago

Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide

A new investigation has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and measurable differences…

6 months ago

This common liver supplement could boost cancer treatment success

Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that harnesses the body's own immune defenses to attack tumors. It has shown remarkable success…

7 months ago

Doctors tested a common drug on COVID. The results are stunning

A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to…

8 months ago

The common cold’s unexpected superpower against COVID

A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that recent infection with the common cold --…

9 months ago

Sweet but risky: Common sweeteners may be accelerating puberty in kids

Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among…

10 months ago