New antibody research could boost COVID-19 testing, therapies and vaccines
Using simulated components of the coronavirus's distinctive spike proteins, Georgia Institute of Technology researchers, along with colleagues at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control...
Watch out for these mental problems in COVID-19 pandemic, scientists warn
In a new study, researchers found evidence of a record high in anxiety attacks or panic attacks through Google searches.
The research was conducted by...
These two popular drugs for COVID-19 can increase heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers confirm the combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin is linked to strong heart disease risks, including mortality.
This the largest safety...
Mutation is making COVID-19 virus milder, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found a genetic variant of COVID-19 virus that resulted in a less severe form of the disease, with a...
Common high blood pressure drugs could reduce COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found medication for high blood pressure could improve COVID-19 survival rates and reduce the severity of the infection.
The research...
Tips for preventing COVID-19 if you have diabetes
People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus, including the new coronavirus.
During this outbreak of COVID-19, it...
COVID-19 cases, deaths may have a weekly pattern, new study shows
In a new study, researchers have found weekly oscillations in the numbers of new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths in several countries that are...
2 or more long-term health problems linked to a positive COVID-19 test result
In a new study, researchers found the presence of two or more long term health conditions—known as multimorbidity—is linked to a 48% higher risk...
Why some people with COVID-19 have very low levels of oxygen
In a new study, researchers provide possible explanations for COVID-19 patients who present with extremely low, otherwise life-threatening levels of oxygen, but no signs...
People with COVID-19 often lie about symptoms and distancing, this study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people living in the United States who believe, or know, they are COVID-19 positive are more likely...