Public Health

COVID-19 harms young adults harder than thought, Harvard study shows

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 is far from benign when it strikes young adults. Once they are hospitalized, 1 in 5 wind...

COVID-19 cases in the US are strongly underestimated, UC Berkeley study shows

In a new study, researchers found the United States may have experienced more than 6.4 million cases of COVID-19 by April 18, 2020. That is...

As COVID-19 continues, getting a flu shot is vital to protecting your health

Those who suffer from asthma are among the most vulnerable to effects of the flu. This year, as COVID-19 continues to spread, it’s more important...

What to expect from a COVID-19 vaccine, according to Cambridge experts

One of the hottest topics around COVID-19 is the need for a vaccine for this new disease, which has had a huge impact on...

High level of this stuff in the body linked to worse outcomes in severe...

In a new study, researchers found patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 infections who have high levels of the blood-clotting protein factor V are at...

The time of day could impact the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatment

For months, experts have warned against the use of anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, to treat COVID-19 symptoms. But could the timing of when this...

This study shows key element of strong antibodies that can beat COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 so far has infected more than 28 million people around the world and killed more than 900,000, in addition to causing widespread socioeconomic...

COVID-19 may have been in Los Angeles as early as last December, study shows

In a new study, researchers analyzed electronic health records and found that there was a strong increase in patients with coughs and acute respiratory...

New test can detect COVID-19 in 15 minutes

In a new study, researchers found a new diagnostic test could provide rapid, inexpensive testing of COVID-19. The research was conducted by a team at...

Strict social distancing may strongly lower COVID-19 infection risk

In a new study, researchers found using public transportation, visiting a place of worship, or otherwise traveling from the home is linked to a...