The COVID-19 cytokine storm does not exist, this study shows
Inflammatory proteins, also known as cytokines, play a crucial role in the immune response.
If this immune response is too strong, a phenomenon known as...
6 tips to avoid ‘maskne’ in COVID-19 pandemic
Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, masks have become the new normal.
While wearing a mask when you’re around others is crucial to preventing the...
Chest X-rays may help diagnose COVID-19 effectively and rapidly
In a new study, researchers examined the usefulness of chest X-rays in COVID-19 and found they could aid in a rapid diagnosis of the...
This new COVID-19 vaccine could prevent severe disease
In a new study, researchers found that a candidate COVID-19 vaccine raised neutralizing antibodies that robustly protected non-human primates (NHPs) against SARS-CoV-2, the virus...
What COVID-19 is doing to the heart, even after recovery
A growing number of studies suggest many COVID-19 survivors experience some type of heart damage, even if they didn't have underlying heart disease and...
Obesity may change immune response to COVID-19, making it more deadly
In a new study, researchers found obesity may cause a hyperactive immune system response to COVID-19 infection that makes it difficult to fight off the virus.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Lack of this vitamin may increase your risk of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of becoming infected with the coronavirus.
The research was conducted...
Children can have COVID-19 antibodies and virus in their body at the same time
In a new study, researchers found children can have COVID-19 antibodies and virus in their bodies at the same time.
This means children still have...
These common drugs can help treat severe COVID-19, new evidence shows
In several new studies, researchers found steroids can fight severe COVID-19.
They found common drugs known as corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone or dexamethasone) appear to cut...
Face masks with valves cannot prevent COVID-19 spread
As countries around the world experience a steep surge in COVID-19 infections, face masks have become increasingly accepted as an effective means for combating...