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...
Americans want government to address COVID-19 above all else, survey finds
AP-NORC poll: 53% of Americans cite COVID-19 as a top policy concern; partisanship persists.
Headed into 2021, COVID-19 tops the list of Americans’ priorities for...
Nearly half of older Americans lack online medical accounts, which can affect COVID-19 vaccination
The vaccination of older adults against COVID-19 begins across the country.
But in a new study, researchers found that many of them don’t yet have...
Death rate decreased for severe COVID-19 patients over time
In a new study, researchers found that for adults with COVID-19-related critical illness admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), mortality has decreased over...
Why older people must go to the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line
In a new study, researchers found that vaccinating older adults for COVID-19 first will save substantially more U.S. lives than prioritizing other age groups.
They...