This is the biggest factor driving wintertime COVID-19 outbreaks
In a new study, researchers found that wintertime outbreaks of COVID-19 have been largely driven by whether people adhere to control measures such as...
Americans went out more after face mask mandates
In a new study, researchers found that face masks mandates have led people to spend less time at home, but whether this has exposed...
This stuff in the body may prevent severe COVID-19 infection
Antibodies and T cells are components of the human immune system that directly act against viral infections and eliminate infected cells.
In a new study,...
This eye disease linked to higher COVID-19 complications
In a new study, researchers found that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are...
This drug can prevent 100% of symptomatic COVID-19 infections
In a new study, researchers found that an antibody cocktail was able to block 100% of symptomatic COVID-19 infections among people exposed to the...
These 2 anti-inflammatory drugs may improve recovery from severe COVID-19
In two recent studies at the University of Pennsylvania and elsewhere, researchers found that two anti-inflammatory compounds are capable of boost recovery from COVID-19.
They...
Flu vaccine reduces COVID-19 symptoms in children
In a new study, researchers have discovered that children who receive a seasonal flu shot are less likely to suffer symptoms from a COVID-19...
This cheap gout drug can benefit people with severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that colchicine, a cheap drug normally used to treat gout, helps to cut the need for oxygen therapy...
People with this health problem three times more likely to die in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found for the first time the extent to which frailty increases the death risk in COVID-19 patients.
They found very...
Many young COVID-19 survivors can get reinfection, study warns
In a new study, researchers found that being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 is not a foolproof shield against reinfection.
They tracked nearly...