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...
Over half of COVID-19 survivors suffer from major depression
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of individuals with prior COVID-19 illness have met the criteria for symptoms of major...
Most COVID-19 variants do not persist through secondary transmissions
In a new study, researchers found that most COVID-19 variants rarely persist through secondary transmissions.
The research was conducted by a team at the University...
Sleep can maximize vaccine effectiveness
With the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines now underway, University of South Australia sleep experts are urging people to reprioritise their sleep, as getting...