1 in 5 COVID-19 patients with diabetes dies, study finds
In a new study, researchers analyzed the outcomes of patients with diabetes admitted to hospital with COVID-19.
They found that one in five patients die...
Why does L.A. have so many COVID-19 cases?
Despite a leveling off of the COVID spike in Los Angeles in recent weeks, the city's death toll continues to rise.
It's left people around...
Scientists find two-drug combo that treats COVID-19 effectively
In a recent study at the University of Nebraska and elsewhere, researchers found that a combination of baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug, and remdesivir, an...
This study finds a big signature of severe COVID-19
While many infections with the COVID-19 virus are mild or even asymptomatic, the disease can become life-threatening, especially in older people.
In these severe cases,...
Scientists develop new nasal spray to block COVID-19
In a new study, researchers developed a nasal formulation that blocks the spread of COVID-19 among ferrets.
They are hopeful the formulation could have the...
Heart damage found in 50% of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital
In a new study, researchers found around 50% of patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin...
Inflammation does not cause death in obese people with COVID-19
Several studies suggest those who are overweight or have obesity are more likely to experience invasive mechanical ventilation, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, or...
These 2 health problems linked to poor outcomes in COVID-19
In a recent study from the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in San Mateo, California, researchers found that hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood...
This thing can protect children from severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that children are protected from severe COVID-19 because their innate immune system is quick to attack the virus.
They...
New finding confirms ‘COVID-19 can cause the body to attack itself’
Muscle soreness and achy joints are common symptoms among COVID-19 patients.
But for some people, symptoms are more severe, long-lasting, and even bizarre, including rheumatoid...