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Even mild SARS-CoV-2 infections can amplify a person’s chance of developing diabetes, especially for those already susceptible to the disease.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart's rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within the cells, according to a preclinical study co-led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The findings offer a possible explanation for the heart arrhythmias that are commonly observed in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series on tracking drug supply chain issues. The follow-up story, focusing on the Resilient Drug Supply Project at CIDRAP, will be published in the coming days.

You've heard about the dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke, but what about secondhand bong smoke?

A new analysis of data from a randomized trial provides more evidence in support of shorter antibiotic courses for young children with non-severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

Some people develop multiple sclerosis after an infection. Could a vaccine prevent that — and what does it reveal about the long-term effects of viruses?

Aerosols represent a potential transmission route of COVID-19. This study examined effect of simulated sunlight, relative humidity, and suspension matrix on stability of SARS-CoV-2 in aerosols.

There's always questions about radiation exposure from medical imaging. Patients want to know if radiation from mammograms, bone density tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, and so forth will increase their risk of developing cancer.

Accumulating evidence indicates that the gut microbiome and metabolites are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC).

Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, an ingredient found in so-called magic mushrooms, have shown promise in treating a range of addictions and mental health disorders. Yet, there's something mysterious and almost mystical about their effects, and they are commonly believed to provide unique insights into the nature of consciousness.