Public Health

This stuff in the blood tied to severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that patients with severe COVID-19 have much higher levels of a certain type of immune cells in their...

This drug can disrupt COVID-19 virus better than other similar drugs

In the treatment of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, antiviral drug remdesivir has emerged as a promising candidate Remdesivir works by disrupting the virus’s...

People with high omega-3 in body less likely to die from COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that higher omega-3 blood levels may reduce the risk for death from COVID-19 infection. The research was conducted by...

Flu shot may help protect against severe COVID-19

The flu and COVID-19 are indeed different disease processes caused by different viruses. Although some of the symptoms may overlap between the two diseases, they...

This common health problem may strongly increase COVID-19 death risk

In a recent study published in Diabetes Care, researchers at Tulane University found Patients with COVID-19 who had metabolic syndrome were over three times more...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher COVID-19 risk, study confirms

In a new study, researchers found that patients with vitamin D deficiency are much more likely to be positive for COVID-19. The research was conducted...

Scientists find new way to combat asthma and COVID-related lung diseases

In a new study, researchers examined how the immune system impacts gut bacteria. They found two molecules that can not only provide profound protection in...

COVID-19 infection can reduce pain

In a recent study at the University of Arizona, researchers found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can relieve pain. The finding may explain...

This drug may help prevent serious illness in COVID-19

Drug fluvoxamine is used commonly to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, and depression. In a recent study at Washington University School of Medicine...

Why Los Angeles County should not return to normal after the pandemic

With a massive COVID-19 vaccination campaign now underway, many are hoping that Los Angeles County could soon return to its pre-pandemic normal. However, a new...