COVID-19 could cause declines in life expectancy, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 pandemic could cause a short-term decline in life expectancy in many regions of the world.
They found...
Rapid 90-minute COVID-19 test is very accurate, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a 90-minute COVID-19 test has over 94% sensitivity and 100% specificity.
Sensitivity is a measure of how well...
COVID-19 prevention may strongly cut flu risk
In a new study, researchers found very low rates of influenza as cases plummeted during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
They found the...
Scientists finds a new way to predict who will have severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have identified key markers that could help pinpoint patients who are bound to get a severe reaction to COVID-19...
This study shows the key to an effective COVID-19 vaccine
Coronavirus particles have a corona (crown) of proteins that resemble spikes, which enable the virus to attach and enter cells in humans.
The spike protein...
Many Americans still ignore safety precautions for COVID-19
Six months into the most severe global pandemic in more than a century, are Americans complying with basic precautions to avoid infection with the...
This stuff takes the lead in controlling COVID-19 virus and reducing severity
Ever since SARS-CoV-2 first appeared, researchers have been trying to understand whether sometimes the immune system does more harm than good during the acute...
Why people with obesity and diabetes more likely to have severe COVID-19
In a new review study, researchers found that COVID-19 works with bacteria to increase disease severity in obesity and diabetes.
The combined effects of the...
This brain disease can be first symptom of COVID-19 in many people
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been working to better understand the varied symptoms of the disease.
One of the most concerning...
New blood test could find undetected COVID-19 cases
In a new study, researchers have developed a new blood test capturing previous exposure to COVID-19.
The new blood test looks for antibody signatures in the blood to...