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Research has found a significant fall in levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, 6 months after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Clinical

Although marginalized communities have had the highest numbers of severe COVID-19 cases, these populations have had less access to vaccines. Now, Massachusetts researchers highlight structural racism in the

Oxytocin plays a role in the development of social bonds. Some evidence suggests that variations in the gene that codes for the oxytocin receptor might account for interpersonal

A new, non-peer-reviewed study concluded that healthy boys aged 12–17 years had a higher hospitalization rate due to heart inflammation after their second mRNA COVID-19 vaccination than the

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease, typically treated by quelling the activity of immune system cells, such as B lymphocytes. COVID-19 vaccines work by stimulating the immune

Guidelines for obesity management tend to focus on weight loss through calorie restriction and increased physical activity. Weight loss is often difficult to sustain, and repeated weight loss

A study conducted in Sweden found that about 42% of the participants without known heart disease or symptoms had fatty deposits in the arteries of their heart, which

Recent research suggests that the composition of the gut microbiome can predict an individual’s likelihood of obesity. A new study reports that differences in the functional profile of

Researchers recently examined several Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs to see whether any might effectively treat ulcerative colitis (UC). Their results suggest that cholesterol-lowering statins may reduce

A recent review included 14 international studies on long COVID in children and adolescents involving nearly 20,000 participants. Some studies indicated no difference in the symptoms reported by