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Scientists find early predictor of severe breathing failure in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that a very high level of a protein known as suPAR in the blood of patients with COVID-19...

Facemasks risk social isolation for people with hearing difficulties

The use of facemasks to limit the spread of COVID-19 could replace social distancing with social isolation for people with hearing difficulties, a University...

This COVID-19 drug linked to higher risk of irregular heartbeat

Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments available, the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, has emerged as a potential therapy for pneumonia linked to COVID-19. But in a...

This mental health drug may harm brain health

Until the 1990s, antipsychotic medications were primarily given to people with schizophrenia. But since then their use has expanded to major depression and a range...

Face shields may be a more effective way to prevent COVID-19 than masks

In a new study, researchers found that face shields might replace masks as a more comfortable and more effective deterrent to COVID-19. The research was...

Loss of smell linked to milder COVID-19 symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that loss of smell often suggests the resulting COVID-19 disease is more likely to be mild to moderate. The...

10 common heart tests everyone needs to know to protect heart health

Heart disease patients and those suspected of having heart disease often face a battery of tests. Find out what you should expect if one...

New contact lenses may help track, treat diabetes

In a new study, researchers show that contact lenses could monitor diabetes and deliver medications in the near future. The new lenses were designed to...

These two things may offer clues on how to treat COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that cytokine storms may affect the severity of COVID-19 cases by lowering T cell counts. They examined coronavirus cases...

High blood pressure drugs safe for people with COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that common high blood pressure drugs did not increase the risk of contracting COVID-19, or of developing severe...