Getting to a COVID-19 vaccine as fast and as safely as possible
The novel coronavirus is not expected to disappear anytime soon.
With physical distancing, virus testing, contact tracing, and potentially new therapeutics, we may be able...
Yes, you should wear a face mask. Here’s how and why
Properly wearing a mask or cloth face covering can help keep you safe while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
As cases of COVID-19 begin to spike...
This drug may help treat severe COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers showed that the lymphoma drug acalabrutinib may offer a new treatment for severe COVID-19 infection.
The mechanisms of action of...
This office-based exercise could reduce heart disease risk by 15%
In a new study, researchers found employers could help staff reduce their risk of heart disease by 15% if they introduced specialized exercise bikes...
COVID-19 may attack patients’ central nervous system, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found depressed mood or anxiety exhibited in COVID-19 patients may possibly be a sign the virus affects the central...
Scientists discover a new cancer drug
In a new study, researchers have revealed details of the discovery of a new cancer drug that could be used to treat a range...
Llama antibodies can beat COVID-19 virus, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found antibodies derived from llamas have been shown to neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus in lab tests.
They hope the antibodies...
New study shows COVID-19’s silent, deadly spread
In a new study, researchers developed a model that estimates slightly more than half of COVID-19 transmission is due to people with no symptoms.
A...
This study shows signs of deadly neurological disease in teeth
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a condition that usually manifests when someone is in their 50s or...
Why drugs lopinavir and hydroxychloroquine do not work on COVID-19
Lopinavir is a drug against HIV; hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria and rheumatism.
Until recently, both drugs were regarded as potential agents in the...