Public Health

11 U.S. states with surging COVID-19 cases may lack ICU doctors

In a new study, researchers found 11 states with surging COVID-19 rates are currently at risk of straining their supply of intensivists, doctors who...

In U.S. 1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found the number of young adults infected with the coronavirus surges throughout the nation. This indicates that youth may not...

COVID-19 may lead to severe mental diseases in some people

A recent study from La Trobe University and elsewhere completed a review of contemporary epidemics and pandemic research to see the impact of COVID-19...

This common nutrient may determine COVID-19 severity

A recent study from Trinity College Dublin and elsewhere found that vitamin D can determine severity in COVID-19. The finding highlights the association between vitamin...

This simple test can help detect COVID-19 early

In a new study, researchers found a rapid laboratory test, the eosinophil count, readily obtained from a routine complete blood cell count (CBC) can...

This gene plays a key role in fighting COVID-19

Current observations suggest that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causes severe symptoms mainly in elderly patients with chronic disease. However, when two pairs of previously healthy young...

This COVID-19 test can detect neutralizing antibodies fast and accurately

As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to harm communities and economies across the world, efficiency in testing for the infection and antibodies is vital. In...

COVID-19 death risk in cancer patients can be 16 times higher

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people already fighting cancer. The research was conducted by a team at...

This miniature device could instantly diagnose COVID-19

In a new study, researchers have developed a miniscule device that could immediately diagnose and track COVID-19 infection using cell phones. The research was conducted...

People with severe COVID-19 have 3 distinct immune responses

In a new study, researchers found three distinct immune responses to the COVID-19 infection that could help predict the trajectory of disease in severe...