What do the new COVID-19 variants mean?
New coronavirus strains — some more contagious than the prevalent strain — continue to be identified across the globe.
David Cennimo, a pediatric infectious disease...
How does COVID-19 affect the brain?
Sam Rafferty fell severely ill after getting infected with COVID-19 at an uncle's funeral in March, an event that sickened her entire family and...
Scientists find new way to quickly detect COVID-19 proteins and antibodies
In a new study, researchers have created a new way to detect the proteins that make up the pandemic coronavirus, as well as antibodies...
How vitamins, steroids and antiviral drugs can fight against COVID-19
Evidence is emerging that vitamin D - and possibly vitamins K and A - might help combat COVID-19.
In a new study, researchers found how...
1 in 3 Americans are unlikely or hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccines are not getting out soon enough nor in adequate supplies to most regions, but there...
This new finding may help close door on COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have discovered what may be the Achilles' heel of the coronavirus, a finding that may help close the door...
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...