Public Health

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...

This new treatment could induce antibodies against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found a bioengineering technique to boost production of specific proteins could help develop an effective vaccine against the COVID-19...

COVID-19 can cause diabetes, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found the COVID-19 virus can penetrate the so-called beta cells in the pancreas and damage them. These cells are responsible...

COVID-19 pandemic hitting you in the wallet? How to find health coverage or low-cost...

COVID-19 has meant lost jobs, lost wages, and other disruptions – but that doesn’t mean you have to risk health problems or financial ruin...

New evidence shows COVID-19 can spread in the air

In a new study, researchers reported a person on a poorly ventilated Chinese bus infected nearly two dozen other passengers with COVID-19 even though...

Because of this, a global COVID-19 vaccine is possible

In a new study, researchers did a genetic analysis of sequences from more than 27,000 individuals infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. They found...

California and New York may already have got herd immunity, study shows

In a new study, researchers suggest that New York and California may have reached herd immunity. The findings are based on the SIR Model of...

Many people have severe COVID-19 despite or even due to the strong immunity

In a new study, researchers tested specific antibodies and T cells occurring in recovered, seriously ill, and deceased COVID-19 patients. They found comparable immune reactions...