What’s that growing on your face mask?
COVID-19 has strongly increased the public use of face masks to protect others from the wearer’s respiratory droplets as well as the wearer from...
These people may have high risk of symptomless COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers found that grocery store employees are likely to be at heightened risk of COVID-19 infection, with those in customer-facing...
How COVID-19 is harming those who are not infected
The pandemic has impacted farmers, children, plant workers and even office workers in unique ways that go beyond physical illness.
In several new studies, researchers...
Scientists find long-lasting immunity after mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers found evidence of protective immunity in people up to four months after mild or asymptomatic COVID-19.
They analyzed antibody and...
Scientists find a new way to predict which COVID-19 patients will get worse
A patient enters the hospital struggling to breathe— they have COVID-19.
Their healthcare team decides to admit them to the hospital. Will they be one...
Five vaccine myths debunked
Vaccine. The word conjures up a host of emotions, from relief and hope to skepticism and even fear.
In truth, says Dr. Patrick Gavigan, a...
These blood types linked to higher risk of severe COVID-19
In two recent studies, researchers confirmed that blood type may affect a person’s risk for COVID-19 and severe illness from the disease.
The findings are...
Not sure about the COVID-19 Vaccine? Get the facts, then decide
Maybe you saw it on social media. Heard it from a friend or relative. Got it in an email. Or have just been wondering...
Wearing a mask not enough to prevent COVID-19 if you don’t do this
In a new study, researchers found that simply wearing a mask may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing.
They...
Blood thinner drugs may not benefit critically ill COVID-19 patients
In a new study, researchers found that among critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care unit (ICU) support, blood thinner drugs did not improve...