This arthritis drug may help treat severe COVID-19
A recent study from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital found that the drug tocilizumab, which is used in the treatment of arthritis, can...
These 3 things top older people’s concerns about seeking emergency care
Even before the pandemic, older Americans had concerns about seeking emergency care because of the costs they might face, the amount of time they...
Scientists find promising antibodies against COVID-19 from a llama
In a new study, researchers have isolated a set of promising, tiny antibodies, or "nanobodies," against COVID-19 that were produced by a llama named...
This old drug could prevent lung damage in people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found early clinical evidence demonstrating the efficacy of an existing drug in treating COVID-19.
They applied a well-established existing drug...
This blood infection linked to severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people with severe COVID-19 and a secondary blood infection were significantly sicker upon hospital admission, had longer...
Breast milk could help treat COVID-19 and protect babies
In a new study, researchers found that the breastmilk of mothers who have recovered from COVID-19 contains strong antibodies to the virus.
Breast milk could...
COVID-19 immunity can last at least 8 months, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that people who have been infected with the COVID-19 virus have immune memory to protect against reinfection for...
Most Americans against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that most Americans do not want COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
The research was conducted by a team at the Gallup...
Why COVID-19 increases stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found how COVID-19 increases the risk of stroke.
They made the finding by running fluid spiked with a COVID-19–like protein through...
Will you get severe COVID-19? This blood test can tell
In a new study, researchers found that a full blood count of COVID-19 patients predicts fairly accurately whether the infection will have a complicated...