Lockdown led to 70% drop in New York COVID spread, masks also effective, study...
In a new study, researchers found reducing contact rates—mainly via school closures and voluntary or mandated stay-at-home measures—contributed to around a 70% reduction in...
Flu may increase the spread of COVID-19, study finds
In a new study, researchers used a mathematical model to study the first months of the corona pandemic in Europe.
They found that the decrease...
5 reasons to get the flu shot—especially this year, according to Yale
This fall, COVID-19 and the flu will circulate in the United States at the same time, and what will happen then is a bit...
This mental problem linked to a higher COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that people with substance use disorders are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications.
The findings suggest that health...
This tiny antibody component could effectively fight COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have isolated the smallest biological molecule to date that completely and specifically neutralizes the COVID-19 virus.
This antibody component, which...
COVID-19 patients with this sleep problem may have worse outcomes
In a new study, researchers found people who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from...
Common blood thinner drug may help treat COVID-19, study shows
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, uses a surface spike protein to latch onto human cells, and initiate infection.
In a recent study at Rensselaer...
7 in 10 Americans willing to get COVID-19 vaccine
In a new study, researchers found that almost seven in 10 Americans would be interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available.
They...
New finding may help develop a universal antibody test for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers take a significant step closer to developing a uniform, universal COVID-19 antibody test.
They tested alternative ways to measure COVID-19...
Air pollution contributes to COVID-19 death in US
In a new study, researchers found a link between chronic exposure to hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) and COVID-19 mortality rates.
The research was conducted by...