This is the key to reducing ultimate COVID-19 spread

In a new study, researchers found that lockdowns at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic may have been the most important factor in reducing...

COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the U.S., study shows

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States. They cited current daily mortality rates...

Reliable COVID-19 test could reduce virus spread, study shows

In a new study, researchers found a unique test that could target three viral genes to increase reliability and could cut COVID-19 detection time...

COVID-19 virus can enter the brain, study shows

More and more evidence is coming out that people with COVID-19 are suffering from cognitive effects, such as brain fog and fatigue. And researchers are...

These existing drugs could be used against COVID-19, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that several drugs already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could potentially be used to...

COVID-19 virus can spread during dental procedures

In a new study, researchers found that dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission. This is because the tools that are used...

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...