Why some people less likely to get COVID-19 physically
A recent study from AncestryDNA found three newly-defined phenotypes (observable characteristics or traits for an individual) that capture genetic associations which may provide protection...
Brain damage caused by COVID-19 persist in many people
In a recent study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found brain symptoms of COVID-19 persist in the majority of long-haulers.
They found...
‘Mass testing’ linked to 25% lower risk of COVID-19 hospital admissions
The first-ever voluntary "mass testing" pilot for people without COVID symptoms was linked to an overall 25% reduction in COVID-19-related hospital admissions.
Scientists find very strong brain abnormalities post-COVID
Scientists have uncovered brain changes in patients up to six months after they recovered from COVID-19.
Which COVID vaccine you get could affect your heart inflammation risk
In a study from British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, scientists found the risk of heart inflammation is two- to threefold higher after a...
New nasal spray can lower COVID-19 infection by 62%
In a study from the Queen Mary University of London, scientists found that the pHOXWELL nasal spray can reduce infection with SARS-CoV-2—the virus that...
Most people with long COVID face stigma and discrimination
Scientists found most people living with long COVID experience some form of stigma directly related to their condition.
Scientists find new mechanism in severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of São Paulo, scientists found that severe COVID-19 is associated with an imbalance in an important immune system...
Your genes and blood type may help predict severe COVID-19
A person’s genes and blood type may help determine their odds for a nastier form of COVID-19, should they get infected with the new coronavirus.
Why some people are 5 times more likely to get COVID-19
A recent study from Clalit Health Services found after people have recovered from COVID-19, getting at least one dose of a vaccine provides added...