COVID-19 mutations do not appear to increase transmission in humans
In a new study, researchers found that none of the mutations currently documented in the COVID-19 virus appear to increase its transmissibility in humans.
They...
This new cancer drug may effectively treat COVID-19
In a recent study at Virginia Commonwealth University, researchers found that an experimental cancer drug called AR-12 could inhibit the COVID-19 virus from infecting...
Cloth masks help protect both wearers and those nearby from COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a three-layer mask consisting of outer layers of a flexible, tightly woven fabric and an inner layer...
This new therapy for flu may help fight against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers developed a new therapy for influenza virus infections that may also prove effective against many other pathogenic virus infections,...
This common eye disease linked to a much higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found people with diabetes and eye disease have a five-fold increased risk of requiring intubation when hospitalized with COVID-19.
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These two vaccines may lower death risk in heart failure
One out of five people will develop heart failure in their lifetime. An estimated 26 million people are affected worldwide.
Heart failure is a serious...
High blood sugar could increase COVID-19 death risk for non-diabetics
In a new study, researchers found that abnormally high blood sugar may worsen outcomes and mortality rates for COVID-19 patients, including those without diabetes.
They...
U.S. COVID-19 cases could nearly double at the end of January 2021
In a new study, researchers found that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is likely to increase to 20 million by the end of...
COVID-19 infection combined with this health problem strongly increase death risk
While respiratory issues continue to be the most common symptom of a COVID-19 infection, the disease could also be linked to an increased tendency...
This new antiviral drug may help treat COVID-19, study shows
Coronaviruses are studded with so-called Spike proteins. These latch onto human cells to enable the virus to break in and infect them.
The development of...