Scientists find effective drug for diseases from COVID-19 to common cold
In a study from UBC's Life Sciences Institute, scientists found a compound that shows early promise at halting infections from a range of coronaviruses,...
Why men have higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found men are at an increased risk of a severe bout of COVID-19 compared to women.
They found...
COVID: what we know about new omicron variant BF.7
One subvariant, BF.7, has recently been identified as the main variant spreading in Beijing, and is contributing to a wider surge of COVID infections in China.
Shift workers have a higher risk of severe COVID-19
Working night shifts is associated with several negative health outcomes, including an increased risk of infections.
In a study from the University of Bergen, scientists...
Is my RAT actually working? How to tell if your COVID test can detect...
You’ve tested negative for COVID using a rapid antigen test (RAT), but are a close contact of a positive family member and have symptoms.
So...
COVID infection, and vaccination, linked to heart problems
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link...
People with COVID-19 more likely to develop heart diseases, diabetes
In a study from King's College London, scientists found patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, particularly...
COVID treatments and prevention are still improving – so the longer you can avoid...
There have been enough COVID infections in the UK since March 2020 for every person to have been infected between 1.3 and two times,...
COVID-19 harms your gut health, especially with antibiotics
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found that COVID-19 infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad microbes in the gut, especially...
Common liver disease drug could prevent COVID-19 infection
In a study from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere, scientists found an off-patent drug that can be repurposed to prevent COVID-19—and may be...