Men with COVID-19 much more likely to need intensive care and die
In a new study, researchers found that men with COVID-19 are three times more likely to require intensive care than women and are at...
Keep taking your blood pressure medicine during the pandemic, scientists say
Each day, at least half a million Danes take a small pill to keep their blood pressure down or to protect against heart disease.
In...
Even moderate COVID-19 can cause dangerous brain diseases
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 can lead to a broad range of neurologic complications including stroke, seizures, movement disorders, inflammatory diseases,...
People with COVID-19 twice as likely to die if they have this health problem
In a new study, researchers found that patients with COVID-19 and vertebral fractures are twice as likely to die from the disease.
This is the...
Despite allergies, asthma, a COVID holiday can still be merry and bright
You already downsized your Thanksgiving due to COVID-19, and now you’re contemplating a smaller celebration for the holidays.
Unfortunately, your allergies and asthma still need...
Many people with COVID-19 have long-lasting symptoms, study finds
Since its appearance in early 2020, COVID-19 has been unpredictable for both physicians and affected people given the variety and duration of its symptoms.
Notably,...
New study shows how COVID-19 can harm your eyes
In a new study, researchers found that sore eyes are the most significant vision-based indicator of COVID-19.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Scientists discover how COVID-19 could cause multiple organ failure
In a new study, researchers found how COVID-19 damages organs other than the lungs.
They discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can shut down energy production...
All children with COVID-19 may have blood vessel damage, study shows
In a new study, researchers found increased levels of a biomarker related to blood vessel damage in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection, even if the...
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protects against disease, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine protects against symptomatic disease in 70% of cases—with vaccine efficacy of 62% for...