These 3 symptoms are common in people who have died of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers performed 10 post-mortem examinations on patients with confirmed COVID-19.
They found that all patients had lung injuries and early scarring...
Why people with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell
In a new study, researchers have discovered the reason why so many people with COVID-19 lose their sense of smell, even when they have...
Why many people with COVID-19 do not develop long-term immunity
The release of massive amounts of proteins called cytokines can lead to some of the most severe symptoms of COVID-19.
When large numbers of immune...
This arthritis drug could reduce death rate in COVID-19, new evidence shows
In a new study, researchers found that a drug normally used in rheumatoid arthritis and cancer treatments, tocilizumab, improves hospital survival in critically ill...
How severe COVID-19 could damage the lungs
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 can cause big dilation of the blood vessels of the lung, specifically the capillaries.
This vasodilation is...
This drug combo may help treat COVID-19, study shows
In the absence of a vaccine for COVID-19, researchers across the globe are in pursuit of possible treatments for the disease.
In a recent Norwegian...
As hurricane season and COVID-19 pandemic collide, here’s how to stay safe
With forecasts showing an "extremely active" hurricane season and the entire country under varying degrees of grappling with physical distancing and fallout of the...
This new finding may hold promise for treating COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a novel receptor protein that binds to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and prevents it from entering cells that may...
Why COVID-19 harms older people most and can cause heart diseases
In a new study, researchers found genes that play an important role in allowing SARS-CoV-2 to invade heart cells to become more active with...
This existing drug could lower death rates in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that early in the global coronavirus pandemic, using steroids to combat COVID-19 in severely ill patients could have...