People with this heart problem may have lower risk of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people born with a heart defect who developed COVID-19 symptoms had a low risk of moderate or...
Many patients with severe COVID-19 have this stuff in legs
In a recent study at the Medical University of Vienna, researchers found that hospitalized COVID-19 patients had an increased risk of developing dangerous blood...
For many people, surviving COVID-19 doesn’t mean getting better
Alexis Crumbley flew home from London with her family in March, just as the coronavirus crisis was beginning, before masks and other precautions were...
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...