This hormone drug may help stop COVID-19 inflammation
Increased inflammation that leads to a “cytokine storm”—in which the body attacks its own tissues—remains one of the most serious and least understood complications...
COVID-19 is the big story in mortality statistics – but not the only one
Numbers tell stories. And this year, few stories will be bigger than the end-of-year statistics showing the top causes of death for Americans.
For years,...
UV radiation from sunlight can reduce COVID-19 transmission, study shows
In a new study, researchers found evidence that the spread of COVID-19 is sensitive to UV exposure.
While this suggests that COVID-19 may vary with...
Scientists discover a new way to prevent severe COVID-19
Understanding the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is key to developing effective treatments and long-lasting vaccines.
Of particular interest are...
People with mental illness should get COVID–19 vaccine first, study says
In a new study, researchers suggest that people with serious mental illness should be given priority access to a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes...
COVID-19 is much deadlier than flu, study confirms
In a new study, researchers found a clearer distinction between the flu virus and the COVID-19 virus:
Among hospitalized patients, COVID-19 was linked to an...
This study finds some root causes of severe COVID-19
People infected by the novel coronavirus can have symptoms that range from mild to deadly.
In two recent studies, researchers found that some life-threatening cases...
COVID-19 does not cause hearing loss, study shows
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been reports on the possible hearing loss caused by the disease.
In a new study, researchers...
This study finds new drug to treat COVID-19
In a recent study from the University of Kent and elsewhere, researchers found a drug with the potential to provide treatment for COVID-19.
The study...
This study shows a possible treatment for COVID-19
Since there is still no effective cure for COVID-19, the main emphasis in the treatments tested has been on relieving symptoms. This can shorten...