How blood clotting can be first sign of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers describe how thrombosis (blood clots in the circulatory system) was an early indication of infection in a COVID-19 patient.
The...
Two vitamins and this common drug may help fight COVID-19, study shows
The COVID-19 virus initially has a limited capability to invade, attacking only one intracellular genetic target, the aryl hydrocarbon receptors (AhRs).
Yet it leads to...
Common cholesterol-lowering drug may strongly reduce COVID-19 infection
In a recent study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, researchers found that a simple drug that has been used to lower cholesterol levels...
4 mask myths that put you at risk
Get to the truth of the matter with these scientifically-backed facts from an infection prevention specialist.
You’ve heard it time and again: One of the...
Vaping, smoking strongly linked to COVID-19, new study shows
In a series of new studies, researchers found Vaping and smoking are strongly linked to a high risk of COVID-19.
They published a series of...
Your face mask may be your vaccine to fight COVID-19
Currently, scientists around the world are working to develop safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.
In a new study, researchers suggest that billions of people may...
This new test could find who will develop severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a new test for SARS-CoV-2 viral proteins known as antigens could determine which COVID-19 patients are most...
New antiviral drug may help inhibit COVID-19 virus
In a new study, researchers found computer-designed small proteins could protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
In the experiments, the...
Many people COVID-19 have this dangerous lung symptom
In a new study, researchers found as many as one in 100 patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 develop a pneumothorax—a 'punctured lung’.
The research...
Scientists redesign the face mask to improve comfort and protection
Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in...