University of Toledo

New research has found giving high doses of vitamins to hospitalized COVID-19 patients had no effect on their chances of dying from the disease compared to patients not taking supplements

Infectious Diseases

Meta-analysis finds vitamin supplements don’t prevent death from COVID-19

Researchers have analyzed 26 studies, including a number of controlled clinical trials, and found vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc supplements have no effect on mortality outcomes in severe COVID-19 cases in hospitalized patients.

In animal experiments the vaccine prevented arthritis from developing

Body and Mind

Scientists stumble on rheumatoid arthritis vaccine with huge potential

A totally unexpected lab result has led to a prospective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The vaccine-based treatment proved successful in preliminary animal studies and researchers are looking to conduct more clinical trials in the future.

Science

Bacteria used to neutralize algae-bloom toxin

When algal blooms occur in lakes, the over-abundant cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) produce a toxin known as microcystin. Now, Ohio-based scientists are using OTHER types of bacteria to neutralize that toxin, in a process that could be cheaper and more eco-friendly than the alternatives.