11 U.S. states with surging COVID-19 cases may lack ICU doctors
In a new study, researchers found 11 states with surging COVID-19 rates are currently at risk of straining their supply of intensivists, doctors who...
In U.S. 1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found the number of young adults infected with the coronavirus surges throughout the nation.
This indicates that youth may not...
COVID-19 may lead to severe mental diseases in some people
A recent study from La Trobe University and elsewhere completed a review of contemporary epidemics and pandemic research to see the impact of COVID-19...
This new surgery could treat blinding eye disease in older people
In a new study, researchers developed a new surgical approach to treat progressive blindness in older people.
The research was conducted by a team at...
This common nutrient may determine COVID-19 severity
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin and elsewhere found that vitamin D can determine severity in COVID-19.
The finding highlights the association between vitamin...
These two things play big roles in dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found genes and heart health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia.
The research was...
This simple test can help detect COVID-19 early
In a new study, researchers found a rapid laboratory test, the eosinophil count, readily obtained from a routine complete blood cell count (CBC) can...
This gene plays a key role in fighting COVID-19
Current observations suggest that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causes severe symptoms mainly in elderly patients with chronic disease.
However, when two pairs of previously healthy young...
This COVID-19 test can detect neutralizing antibodies fast and accurately
As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to harm communities and economies across the world, efficiency in testing for the infection and antibodies is vital.
In...
COVID-19 death risk in cancer patients can be 16 times higher
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people already fighting cancer.
The research was conducted by a team at...