Blood pressure drugs unlikely to increase COVID-19 risk, Stanford study shows

In a new study, researchers found that cells in the nasal passages and upper airways are likely the coronavirus's major point of entry into...

5 things you need to do while waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine

Even as vaccinations against COVID-19 begin, the virus continues to kill thousands of Americans every day, making it more important than ever to stay...

Immune cell activation in severe COVID-19 similar to lupus

In a new study, researchers found that in severe cases of COVID-19, there is an exuberant activation of immune cells, resembling lupus, an autoimmune...

These common health issues may increase brain damage in COVID-19

The virus that causes COVID-19 first attacks cells in the respiratory system, often leading to an inflammation of the lungs that puts people at...

This drug may improve survival in people with diabetes and COVID-19

Sitagliptin, an oral drug, is prescribed to 15% to 20% of patients with type 2 diabetes. It was approved by the FDA in 2006 and...

How to improve your well-being in the COVID-19 pandemic

Have you been feeling more stressed than usual? Many people are during these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has many people feeling overwhelmed. Everyone feels stress...

How smoking worsens COVID-19 infection

In a new study, researchers found how smoking cigarettes causes more severe infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in the airways of...

Scientists find effective ways to detect brain injury in people with COVID-19

COVID-19 can directly cause neurologic symptoms and long-term neurological disease. Elevations of blood biomarkers indicative of brain injury have been reported in the blood of...

Infectiousness peaks early in people with COVID-19, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that no live virus (that can cause infection) was found in any type of sample collected beyond nine...

10 expert COVID-19 tips to follow in 2021

While the world waves ta-ta to 2020 and looks forward to 2021, a lot of advice and information from doctors and researchers you’ve learned...