Certain mouthwashes might stop COVID-19 transmission
In a new study, researchers found evidence that two types of mouthwash disrupt the COVID-19 virus under laboratory conditions, preventing it from replicating in...
This common drug can decrease ventilation, ICU admission and death in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found low-dose aspirin may reduce the need for mechanical ventilation, ICU admission, and in-hospital mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
The...
Blood clots: 5 reasons they may happen
There’s been a lot of concern in recent days about blood clots, particularly after reports from Germany of people developing cerebral vein thrombosis –...
This stuff in body linked to death in severe COVID-19
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Hematology, scientists found people with severe COVID-19 who have high levels of the blood-clotting protein...
12 mental health tips as life gets ‘back to normal’
News stories. Social media “memories.” Significant dates of things that happened a year ago – or never happened because of COVID-19.
In the coming weeks...
This drug holds promise as at-home treatment for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that the leprosy drug clofazimine, which is FDA approved, can fight against SARS-CoV-2 and prevents the exaggerated inflammatory...
2% of people carry 90% of COVID-19 virus, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that a few "supercarriers" with off-the-charts viral loads are likely responsible for the bulk of COVID-19 transmissions.
Meanwhile, about...
Slow walkers 4 times more likely to die from COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that slow walkers are almost 4 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and have over twice the...
This stuff in lungs can drive deadly symptoms in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a cytokine 'hurricane' centered in the lungs drives respiratory symptoms in patients with severe COVID-19.
The research was...
Death risk for men 60% higher than for women in 28 countries
In a new study, researchers found men aged 50 and over had a 60% greater risk of death than women, partly explained by heavier...