This study redesigns face masks to improve comfort and protection
Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from COVID-19, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in...
These 2 things can lead to a higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a recent international study, researchers found genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of smoking and obesity on increasing susceptibility to severe COVID-19 and...
Post-COVID pain or weakness? You may need a ultrasound or MRI screening
After recovering from COVID-19, some patients are left with chronic, debilitating pain, numbness, or weakness in their hands, feet, arms, and legs due to...
This new vaccine could prevent COVID-19 and yellow fever
In a new study, researchers have developed a vaccine against Covid-19 based on the yellow fever vaccine, which as a result also works against...
These 2 blood types linked to lower risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that type O and rhesus-negative (Rh−) blood groups seem to be linked to a lower risk for severe...
COVID-19 can completely damage lungs, study shows
In a new study, researchers analyzed discarded tissue from COVID-19 patients who had lung transplants and from patients who died of the disease.
They found...
This sleep problem may worsen COVID-19 outcomes
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition characterized by complete or partial blockage of the airways during sleep when the muscles become weaker.
It is commonly...
COVID-19 pandemic has little to no effect on intimate relationships, shows study
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought many couples into the close quarters of quarantine and lockdown, many researchers wondered whether the effect would be more...
‘Alarming’ COVID-19 study shows 80% of people have strong depression
In a new study, researchers looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted young US adults' loneliness and found "strong depressive symptoms" in 80%...
More than one-third of children with COVID-19 have no symptoms, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that more than one-third of kids who have COVID-19 are asymptomatic.
The finding suggests youngsters diagnosed with the disease...