Public Health

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...