Public Health

Blood thinner drugs could fight COVID-19, new evidence shows

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, studies have shown that blood thinner therapy was linked to improved survival among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. But many questions remained—about...

Vaping increases risk of COVID-19 – here’s the science

By now, we are all familiar with guidance on how to reduce your risk of contracting coronavirus: wash your hands, wear a mask, social...

Rigid social distancing rules for COVID-19 based on outdated science, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found rules which stipulate a single specific physical distance (1 or 2 meters) between individuals to reduce the spread...

People with this cancer are more vulnerable to COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that, compared to other cancers, patients with blood cancers are more vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus...

Drug hydroxychloroquine can reduce COVID-19 death rate by 30%, new study finds

In a new study, researchers found evidence that contributes to the ongoing debate regarding the use of hydroxychloroquine in the current pandemic. They tested 3,451...

This health problem linked to a much higher COVID-19 death risk

In a new study, researchers found Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who had metabolic syndrome (i.e. a combination of high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes)...

3 in 4 patients may suffer from long-term health effects of COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found three-quarters of a group of patients who received care for coronavirus at Bristol's Southmead Hospital were still suffering...

Similar to COVID-19, severe flu can trigger heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that among 90,000 Americans hospitalized with the flu, 12% had serious heart complications, including heart attack and sudden...

Is it safe to go to the dentist in COVID-19 pandemic?

Although dentist offices have made changes to prevent coronavirus transmission since reopening, some patients are still apprehensive about making an appointment. Cecile A. Feldman, dean...

Mother could transmit COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, study shows

In a new study, researchers found a pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus causing the disease to her prematurely born...