This new drug could be a promising COVID-19 treatment
In a new study, researchers have discovered that an experimental cancer drug called AR-12 inhibits the COVID-19 virus from infecting cells and replicating.
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New major breakthrough could stop COVID-19 virus in its tracks
In a new study, researchers found a druggable pocket in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein could be used to stop the virus from infecting human...
Children’s immune response can protect against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers detected key immune response differences that may contribute to understanding why children usually have milder disease than adults.
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Common heartburn drugs may strongly raise COVID-19 risk
In a recent study at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles and elsewhere, researchers found that using heartburn medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) once...
COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus—but not yet
Thanks to the sniffling noses, coughs, and colds that accompany the colder months of the year, we are all too familiar with the seasonal...
COVID-19 and flu season: What you need to know
With flu season fast approaching, health officials are urging the public to help contain the spread of influenza and avoid another outbreak amid the...
This therapy may help treat severe COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that Using the donated blood plasma of COVID-19 survivors to treat patients with severe COVID-19 could actually work.
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Health problems related to obesity could increase COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that health conditions related to obesity, including inflammation and leaky gut, leave the lungs of obese patients more...
Most COVID-19 infections are spread through air and not surfaces, study shows
In a new review study, researchers found that COVID-19 is spread most often through respiratory droplets or aerosols and little evidence exists supporting transmission...
Rapid test for COVID-19 shows real promise
In a new study, researchers developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic for COVID-19 that can produce results in 30 minutes to an hour, with similar accuracy...