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Putting COVID-19 diagnostic tests to the ‘test’—how well do they work?

In a new study, researchers found 7 out of 27 COVID-19 testing methods had potential sequence mismatch issues that may lead to underperforming or...

Improving gut health may reverse narrowing of arteries

In a new study, researchers found that changing the gut microbiome to a healthier state could reduce cholesterol levels and strongly inhibits the thickened-artery...

These two things may be linked to higher COVID-19 death

In a new study, researchers suggest that the lack of vitamin D and ultraviolet be linked to COVID-19 mortality in northerly latitudes. The findings offer...

Improving lung capacity pre- and post-COVID-19

For many patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19, surviving the virus is only half of the battle. Once deemed virus-free and ready to be...

Scientists find new way to stop lung damage in COVID-19

A recent study from MIT has found a new way to stop lung damage in COVID-19. One of the defining features of COVID-19 is the...

Severe COVID-19 patients are 10 times more likely to develop this heart problem

In a new study, researchers found that patients with COVID-19 who were admitted to an intensive care unit were 10 times more likely than...

Herd immunity threshold could be lower, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that herd immunity to Covid-19 could be achieved with fewer people being infected than previously estimated. They devised a...

Scientists discover a new cause of colon cancer

In a new study, researchers uncovered a new mechanism causing colorectal cancer. They found that abnormal expression of the protein Zeb2 affects the integrity of...

This drug may reduce COVID-19 death by one third

In a new study, researchers found that drug dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can be lifesaving for patients who are critically ill with COVID-19. For patients on...

Using gas cooker may lower blood pressure, UK study shows

In a new study, researchers examined how nitrogen dioxide can impact the cardiovascular system. They test the blood chemistry and cardiovascular changes of 12 healthy...