Two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations are due to these 4 health problems
In a new study, researchers found a majority of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide are attributable to at least one of four pre-existing conditions: obesity,...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective, large study confirms
In a new study, researchers found that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is 94% effective.
They tested 1.2 million people in Israel.
The researchers also found there...
This thing can worsen the situation in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that in patients with severe COVID-19, the innate immune system overreacts.
This overreaction may underlie the formation of blood...
How to avoid blood clots in COVID-19
It seems like every week new data comes out about blood clots in patients with COVID-19.
Thrombosis puts someone hospitalized for COVID-19 more at risk...
COVID-19 blood flow changes may cause ‘brain fog,’ depression
In a new study, researchers found that blood vessel damage and impaired oxygen delivery related to COVID-19 play a role in mood changes and...
This common diabetes drug may lower death risk in COVID-19
Metformin is an established, generic medication for managing blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
It also reduces inflammation proteins like TNF-alpha that...
A new method to predict which COVID-19 patients will get worse
In a recent study from Michigan Medicine, researchers developed an algorithm to predict which COVID-19 patients are likely to quickly deteriorate while hospitalized.
The study...
6 ways to manage COVID-19 depression
Depression is increasing in the United States, in no small part due to COVID-19.
According to recent reports, depressive symptoms are at least three times...
This heart drug may help treat COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a federally approved heart medication could interfere with SARS-CoV-2 entry into the human cell host.
The medication bepridil,...
What to expect post-COVID-19-vaccine
What if it makes me sick? What if it doesn’t work? How long will it protect me?
For some people, anxiety over what may happen...