New vaccine can protect against multiple COVID-19 viral strains
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the COVID-19 pandemic is just one of many different viruses in the coronavirus family.
Many of these are circulating...
Why drug remdesivir cannot fully stop COVID-19
Remdesivir is the first drug against COVID-19 to be conditionally approved in Europe and the United States.
The drug is designed to suppress the rapid...
New findings about how COVID-19 damages the brain
In a new study, researchers offer a novel explanation for the long-term brain problems many COVID-19 patients experience.
The research was conducted by a team...
These places are COVID-19 superspreaders, Stanford study shows
In a new study, researchers found that college campuses are at risk of becoming COVID-19 superspreaders for their entire county.
They found that over half...
Scientists discover new variant of COVID-19 virus in Columbus, Ohio
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new variant of SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The new variant carries a mutation identical to...
Mouthwashes may help eliminate COVID-19 virus
In a recent study at Penn State College of Medicine, researchers found that certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate...
Scientists discover a major cause of weakness in older people
In a recent study from Ohio University, scientists showed that the nervous system plays an important role in age-related weakness.
The finding suggests that physical...
Initial severity of COVID-19 not linked to later poor health
In a new study, researchers examined the recovery of lung function and overall wellness in individuals who had varying degrees of COVID-19 severity.
They found...
COVID-19 virus may become another common cold virus eventually
What is the endgame for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that is causing worldwide devastation?
In a new study, researchers suggest that if it becomes endemic—circulating in...
Scientists find health threat from marijuana and tobacco smoke
In a new study, researchers have found health risks of chemicals in tobacco and marijuana smoke.
They found that people who smoked only marijuana had...