Immune system plays a critical role in severe COVID-19, new evidence shows
In a new study, researchers conducted advanced analyses of immune system activation in patients with severe COVID-19.
They found several cell types that play a...
Is saliva testing better? 5 things to know about the new COVID-19 test
Early in the pandemic, it became clear that testing for COVID-19 might be key to controlling outbreaks.
But the existing tests have presented logistical challenges.
Health...
The hunt for COVID-19 treatments has researchers optimistic
COVID-19 launches a multipronged assault on the human body, causing complications that range from mild to deadly.
The ultimate defense would be a vaccine, which...
Using a public restroom? Mask up!
Think you don’t need to worry about COVID-19 while using a public restroom?
In a new study, researchers found that flushing public restroom toilets can...
How COVID-19 smell loss differs from the common cold
In a new study, researchers found how smell loss linked to COVID-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a bad cold...
Does high blood sugar worsen COVID-19 outcomes?
Preliminary observations of COVID-19 patients with diabetes inspired an algorithm for glucose monitoring that’s suspected to help combat the virus’ serious complications.
As COVID-19 continues...
COVID-19 cytokine storms may prevent a durable immune response in body
In a new study, researchers found that high levels of some cytokines seen in COVID-19 patients, as part of a cytokine storm, may prevent...
Why US has so many COVID-19 cases, according to this study
As the United States exceeds 5 million reported coronavirus cases—the world's first country to do so—epidemiologists have pinpointed what helped to set the country...
Scientists find clear link between heart disease and COVID-19
In a new review study, researchers found a clear link between heart disease and COVID-19, but the long-term implications are unknown.
The research was conducted...
Saliva test and nasal swab test are both effective for COVID-19 diagnosis
In a new study, researchers found self-collected saliva and deep nasal swabs collected by healthcare providers are equally effective for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus...