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...
COVID-19 stress may be hard to beat even with more exercise, study shows
In a new study, researchers found exercise could help reduce anxiety and stress, but it may not be enough for the levels caused by...
Why immune system in some people cannot fight COVID-19 effectively
Older people and people with underlying medical conditions are at particular risk of severe COVID-19.
In a new study, researchers have found one possible reason...
Common painkillers not linked to more severe COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, is not linked to any...
This stuff in severe COVID-19 patients could predict disease outcome
In a new study, researchers have discovered that patients suffering from severe COVID-19 show changes in a class of immune cells known as unconventional...