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...
Many COVID-19 patients have unexplained strokes
In a new study, researchers explored the association of COVID-19 and acute ischemic stroke.
They found higher than expected rates of unexplained or "cryptogenic" strokes,...
This bone disease drug may help treat COVID-19
In a recent study from Germany, Spain, and Italy, researchers reported promising results for the fight against the coronavirus.
They found an already registered drug...
Scientists discover how COVID-19 triggers deadly lung inflammation
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, requires models that can duplicate disease development in humans, identify potential targets, and...