New nature lover? It’s possibly a COVID-19 side effect
In a new study, researchers found that 26% of people visiting parks during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic had rarely—or never—visited nature...
Hot or cold, weather alone has no strong effect on COVID-19 spread
In a new study, researchers found that temperature and humidity do not play a significant role in COVID-19 spread.
That means whether it's hot or...
Scientists urge caution using drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19
While the world has its eyes on vaccines to stop the spread of coronavirus, therapeutics are still necessary to treat hospitalized patients.
One of these...
This common drug may reduce death risk in severe COVID-19
In a recent study, researchers found that hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were taking a daily low-dose aspirin to protect against heart disease had a...
Flu shots may help fight cancer
In a new study, researchers found that injecting tumors with influenza vaccines, including some FDA-approved seasonal flu shots, can turn cold tumors to hot,...
This new antibody test for COVID-19 gives more reliable answers to immunity
In a new study, researchers developed a new type of antibody test.
Compared to the binary antibody tests used today, this rapid test can give...
This vaccine can effective against cervical cancer
In a new study, researchers found that women vaccinated against HPV have a significantly lower risk of developing cervical cancer, and the positive effect...
Much of the world may not get a COVID-19 vaccine until 2022
In a new study, researchers found nearly a quarter of the world's population may not have access to a COVID-19 vaccine until at least...
12 things science taught us about COVID-19 this past year
Thanks to healthcare all-stars, the world enters 2021 optimistically with more clues than ever before about defeating the pandemic.
In a year most have never...
This hormone may explain why women fare better men in COVID-19
Age is a well-known factor that influences the severity and fatality of COVID-19.
In addition, male and female patients are known, at least anecdotally, to...