Scientists deliver new COVID-19 testing technologies to meet U.S. demand
The National Institutes of Health is investing $248.7 million in new technologies to address challenges associated with COVID-19 testing (which detects SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus).
NIH’s Rapid...
Scientists find this ancient drug may help treat severe COVID-19
In a recent study at Attikon Hospital and elsewhere, researchers found that a 2,000-year-old medicine might offer hope against severe COVID-19.
The medication, called colchicine,...
How human sperm really swim
In the 17th century, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek used one of the earliest microscopes to see how sperm swim.
He described the sperm as a...
Too much alcohol may raise death risk in people with abnormal heart rhythms
In a new study, researchers found when patients under age 54 were hospitalized with abnormal heart rhythms, those who abused alcohol were 72% more...
Antibiotics use early in life may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease later in...
In a new study, researchers found that even short, single antibiotic drugs early in life may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...
Young kids could spread COVID-19 as much as older kids and adults
In a new study, researchers found that children younger than 5 years with mild to moderate COVID-19 have much higher levels of genetic material...
Overweight and under 50? Your risk of dementia may rise later in life
In a new study, researchers found that younger adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk of dementia in their golden years.
They...
Google searches during COVID-19 pandemic hint at future increase in suicide
In a new study, researchers found U.S. Google searches for information about financial difficulties and disaster relief increased sharply in March and April compared...
Virologist shares what we know about COVID-19
Early this spring, University of Kentucky virologist Rebecca Dutch answered some of our initial questions about COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease.
We asked...
New anti-viral treatment has double effects on COVID-19
When the COVID-19 virus penetrates human cells, it lets the human host cell produce proteins for it.
One of these viral proteins, called PLpro, is...