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Scientists develop new anti-COVID-19 nasal spray for patients

In a recent study at the University of Birmingham, researchers found that a nasal spray can provide effective protection against the COVID-19 virus. It...

These widely used drugs linked to memory loss, cognitive decline

In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers at the University of California San Diego found that a class of drugs used for many...

Your immune system mounts a lasting defense after recovery from COVID-19

As the number of people who have fought off SARS-CoV-2 climbs ever higher, a critical question has grown in importance: How long will their...

At least 18 FDA-approved drugs may help fight COVID-19, study shows

In a new study, researchers found out how the SARS-CoV-2 virus impacts the lung cells within the first few hours of infection. They also found...

This drug can work better than remdesivir to treat COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that the drug plitidepsin worked better at treating COVID-19 than did remdesivir in a lab setting. The research was...

COVID-19 infection may cause this health problem in men

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 may negatively affect sperm quality and reduce fertility in men. They found that COVID-19 infection can cause...

Many people with COVID-19 only have gut symptoms

Gut symptoms linked to COVID-19 vary widely but can include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and generalized abdominal pain. In a recent study at...

Scientists find how drug remdesivir works to kill COVID-19 virus

In a new study, researchers found out how the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir works to kill the virus. The drug is the only treatment of...

Vitamin D: important for your overall health, and may even prevent COVID-19

Not too long ago, Vitamin D emerged as the star of the show when it came to proactive and preventive health care. Seen as the...

COVID-19 variants: what do new mutations to SARS-CoV-2 mean

New SARS-CoV-2 mutations in the U.K. and the U.S. have raised alarms. A Michigan expert weighs in. News reports abound about the fact that SARS-CoV-2,...