Warming climate may trigger this disease outbreak in Southern California
In a new study, researchers found as climate change brings hotter weather to Southern California, coastal populations from San Diego to Santa Barbara may...
How immune system plays a role in severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers did advanced analyses of immune system activation in patients with severe COVID-19.
They found several cell types that play a...
This study shows new way to stop COVID-19 infection in lungs
In a recent study at Boston University and elsewhere, researchers found that “nanosponges” appear to stop the coronavirus infection in its tracks by diverting...
These mental problems are soaring in COVID-19 pandemic
In a new survey, researchers found the levels of anxiety, addiction, suicidal thoughts are soaring in the pandemic.
They found about 41% of American adults...
Heart disease risk factors tied to COVID-19 complications and death
In a new study, researchers found COVID-19 patients with heart disease risk factors are more likely to develop heart complications while hospitalized, and more...
Common painkillers do not increase COVID-19 death risk, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that the regular use of painkillers including ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac did not increase the risk of death...
COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer shows promising results, study shows
In a new study, researchers found a vaccine based on cutting-edge RNA gene technology showed promising potency against the new coronavirus in an early...
Oxygen therapy for COVID-19 could harm lung health
One of the hallmarks of severe COVID-19 is shortness of breath and significantly reduced levels of oxygen in the blood, called hypoxemia.
Upon hospitalization, these...
New malaria discovery may offer antiviral treatment for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a strategy that could save years of drug discovery research and millions of dollars in drug development by...
COVID-19: Hospitalization much higher for those overweight
In a new study, researchers found people who are overweight, even if only modestly, are at greater risk of COVID-19 hospitalization.
The research was conducted...