Scientists develop a universal flu vaccine
In a new study, researchers reported that a vaccine that induces immune responses to a wide spectrum of influenza virus strains and subtypes has...
This surgery could help reduce severity of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that among patients who have obesity and who tested positive for COVID-19, a past history of bariatric surgery...
These existing drugs could fight against COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that three common antihistamine medications could inhibit infection of cells by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
The drugs—hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine...
Overweight and obese younger adults have higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers warn that being younger (aged 50 and under) doesn’t protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight.
They...
This study shows an important cause of severe COVID-19
While most people dying from COVID-19 are elderly, up to 5% to 10% of younger adults and children can also be seriously infected by...
Out of many COVID-19 tests, which one to choose?
Until a vaccine is available, curbing the coronavirus pandemic relies heavily on how quickly a potentially exposed individual can be tested and quarantined.
However, the...
New saliva-based antibody test for COVID-19 highly accurate, study shows
In a new study, researchers developed a new saliva-based test and found it could accurately detect the presence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus...
Lung failure in COVID-19 not caused by cytokine storm, study shows
The turning point for people with COVID-19 typically comes in the second week of symptoms.
As most people begin to recover, a few others find...
COVID-19 virus may evolve resistance to new vaccines, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that similar to bacteria evolving resistance to antibiotics, viruses can evolve resistance to vaccines, and the evolution of...
People with ‘silent’ COVID-19 have as much coronavirus as people with symptoms
People infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, but who don’t have symptoms, still carry the potentially transmissible virus, known as the viral...