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...
Scientists find key inflammatory markers in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found new biomarkers of inflammation that both indicate the severity of COVID-19 and distinguish it from severe influenza.
They found...
British COVID-19 variant is 64% deadlier than previous strains
In a new study, researchers found that the COVID-19 strain that first emerged in Britain is 64% more deadly than pre-existing strains.
The research was...
People with severe COVID-19 have too much of this stuff in blood
Most people with COVID-19 develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without needing hospital treatment.
In severe cases, however, COVID-19 can lead to respiratory failure...