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Medical Xpress / COVID antiviral speeds recovery but doesn't reduce hospitalization in vaccinated patients, trials find

Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19, despite helping them recover faster, according to results from two national trials published ...

Apr 22, 2026
Phys.org / For some Americans, their accent isn't just related to where they live

For people living in some parts of the United States, their accent might not just indicate where they live, but also who they think they are. In a small study in rural northwestern Ohio, researchers found that men who had ...

Apr 20, 2026
Tech Xplore / Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI.

If you give artificial intelligence a goal of maximizing profit, how far will it go? AI agents appear capable of lying, concealing, and colluding, according to new research from Harvard Business School.

Apr 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / New tool can see how different brain cell types work together

When probes are inserted into the brain for research or clinical purposes, the electrical activity of neurons is recorded. These signals can be used to understand how the brain performs certain computations or even to identify ...

Apr 22, 2026
Dialog / When pomegranates meet the artery wall: How gut-derived metabolites may stabilize atherosclerotic plaques

For years, pomegranates have enjoyed a reputation as a "heart-healthy" fruit. As a cardiovascular researcher, I have often been asked a seemingly simple question: If pomegranates are so good for us, how exactly do they work? ...

Apr 21, 2026
Phys.org / One-step method reveals structures of RNA-protein complexes in living cells

A new method developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions allows researchers to better understand how RNA works. The method, published in Molecular Cell, is a powerful strategy for identifying intricate ...

Apr 21, 2026
Phys.org / Why a county's basic income program provided reprieve from poverty but not financial independence

A basic income program in Yolo County—one of the first such programs nationwide—lifted unhoused families above the California poverty line for two years. Families could, for a while, spend less time worrying about money and ...

Apr 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / How an anti-inflammatory drug helps the heart after a heart attack

Every day, thousands of people worldwide suffer a heart attack, often leading to lasting damage to the heart muscle. Recent research from the University of Oslo suggests that targeting inflammation in the body helps protect ...

Apr 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Real-world MRI data confirm shared brain signatures of mental health disorders

Over 1 billion people worldwide are living with one or more mental health disorders that affect their mood, thinking processes and behavior, impacting their daily functioning to varying degrees. Identifying variations in ...

Apr 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Daytime napping patterns may reveal hidden health decline in older adults

New research reveals that as people age, naps may be an easily trackable warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Rush University Medical Center ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Which types of civilizations collapse and which can endure?

Human history is littered with expired civilizations, and scholars and archaeologists have made a determined effort to understand why and how civilizations collapse. They've found that symptoms like a growing wealth gap and ...

Apr 22, 2026
Phys.org / QR codes can influence whether older customers return

Older adults and technology haven't always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest ...

Apr 22, 2026