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...

COVID-19 linked to dangerous eye problems, study shows

In a new study, researchers found strong abnormalities in the eyes of some people with severe COVID-19. The results support the need for eye screening...

First test for all known human coronaviruses, including new COVID-19 variants

In a new study, researchers have set the stage for the development of highly sensitive antibody tests for infection with all known human coronaviruses,...

Zinc and vitamin C cannot help fight COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that vitamin C and zinc supplements don't help COVID-19 patients recover from their illness. Giving one or the other,...