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,...
New antiviral drug 10 times more effective against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that the antiviral drug plitidepsin is between 10 and 100 times more effective against SARS-CoV-2, including the new...
Drug prices in the US are 2.56 times those in other countries
In a new study, researchers found that prescription drug prices in the United States are much higher than in other nations, with prices in...
Frequently asked patient questions about the Covid-19 vaccine
This FAQ from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is provided to help answer patient questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
These recommendations are based...
Some bone disease drugs may protect you from COVID-19
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become thin, weak and fragile, such that even a minor bump or accident can cause a broken bone.
In...