Many U.S. counties lack infectious disease doctors to fight COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that the distribution of infectious disease (ID) physicians in the United States is geographically skewed.
About 90% of U.S....
This popular weight loss diet may help fight against asthma
In a recent study at the University of Bonn, researchers found switching to a so-called ketogenic diet could strongly reduce inflammation of the respiratory...
Scientists find a common, deadly complication in people with diabetes and COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that diabetic ketoacidosis is a common and potentially fatal complication in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Diabetic ketoacidosis almost always requires special care in the hospital which usually takes...
Scientists create new type of COVID-19 antibody test
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues with many thousands of new infections reported each day, there is a need for widely applicable surveillance testing to...
Your muscles may support a strong immune system
In a new study, researchers have found new evidence that skeletal muscles may help to keep the immune system functions in chronic diseases.
The research...
New evidence that blood type could impact your risk for severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a person's genes and blood type may help determine their odds for a nastier form of COVID-19,...
Scientists discover new way to reverse aging
In 2005, the University of California, Berkeley, researchers made the surprising discovery that making conjoined twins out of young and old mice—such that they...
This hormone linked to higher death risk in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 patients with extremely high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely...
This bad lifestyle habit could strongly predict cancer death
In a new study, researchers found that greater inactivity was independently linked to a higher risk of dying from cancer.
The most sedentary individuals had...
This method could help stop COVID-19 infection in lungs
In a new study, researchers found that “nanosponges” appear to stop the coronavirus infection in its tracks by diverting its attention away from living...