What research tells us about COVID-19, heart inflammation
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, so too does research into its effects on heart health.
One particular area of interest for physicians involves whether COVID-19...
This anti-COVID-19 nasal spray is ready for use in patients, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a nasal spray can provide effective protection against the COVID-19 virus. It used materials already cleared for...
Scientists find a new COVID-19 treatment
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause significant illness and death while treatment options remain limited.
In a new study, researchers have discovered a potential strategy...
This arthritis drug could effectively treat sickest COVID-19 patients
In a new study, researchers found that critically ill COVID-19 patients treated with an arthritis drug are significantly more likely to have improved outcomes.
They...
WHO experts advise against use of drug remdesivir for COVID-19
In a new study, the antiviral drug remdesivir is not suggested for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, regardless of how severely ill they...
This drug may reduce death risk in people with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that sitagliptin, a drug to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, also improves survival in diabetic patients...
Flu shot reduces risk of death for people with heart disease
For people who have heart disease, getting a flu shot greatly reduces the risk of dying or developing serious heart-related complications, a new analysis...
Scientists find three drugs as possible treatments for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have identified three drugs, already approved for other uses in humans, as possible therapeutics for COVID-19, the illness caused...
These 2 common health problems may increase risk of COVID-19 brain damage
In a new study, researchers found that some patients with COVID-19 are at higher risk of brain complications like bleeding in the brain and...
Current UV light technology may reduce COVID-19 transmission indoors
In a new study, researchers found that UV light technology already used to prevent the spread of other airborne diseases in buildings has the...