COVID-19 and diabetes: what is the connection?
In a new study, researchers reviewed the evidence on the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on people with diabetes.
The research was conducted by a...
Scientists develop a cheaper, faster COVID-19 test
In a new study, researchers have developed a method for fast, cheap, and accurate testing for COVID-19 infection.
The method simplifies testing by eliminating expensive...
Lower level of this stuff in blood linked to higher COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found that having a lower level of zinc in the blood is linked to a poorer outcome in patients...
Common cholesterol-lowering drugs statins could reduce COVID-19 severity
There are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for COVID-19, the pandemic infection caused by a novel coronavirus.
While several therapies are being tested...
COVID-19 may increase risks of 5 dangerous brain diseases
In a recent study at University College London, researchers found COVID-19 infection is linked to several brain disorders.
The study is published in Brain. One author...
Wastewater predicts COVID-19 outbreaks days before testing, Yale study shows
In a new study, researchers took daily samples from the New Haven-area wastewater treatment plant.
They were able to track the progression of COVID-19 up...
Herd immunity is not practical, study shows
In a new study, researchers found achieving herd immunity to COVID-19 is an impractical public health strategy.
The research was conducted by the University of...
Silk can offer homemade solution for COVID-19 prevention
In a new study, researchers examined what common household fabrics might work best as a face covering to prevent COVID-19.
Next to a single-use N95...
These lifestyle changes can help prevent severe COVID-19
As infectious disease experts continue to study COVID-19, they have been able to uncover many of the factors that lead to more severe symptoms.
It’s...
People with COVID-19 may have higher risk of this kidney problem
In a new study, researchers found that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 may face an increased risk for kidney injury, a dreaded complication for those...