Public Health

Global sentiments toward COVID-19 shifting from fear to anger

In a new study, researchers found the fear that people developed at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak has given way to anger over...

Scientists discover genetic factors that may increase COVID-19 risk

In a new study, researchers have identified genetic factors that may influence susceptibility to COVID-19. The findings could guide personalized treatment for COVID-19. The research was...

This common blood thinner drug may effectively kill COVID-19 virus

In a new study, researchers found that a common drug, already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may also be a powerful...

Scientists find a hallmark of severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers have found what they believe is a hallmark of severe COVID-19 patients. The research was conducted by a team from...

Even mild obesity may increase COVID-19 severity, death risk

In a new study, researchers found that the risk of greater COVID-19 severity and death is higher in people with any obese body mass...

Experimental COVID-19 vaccine safe, generates immune response, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that an investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against the COVID-19 virus, was generally well tolerated and prompted...

This study shows how to kill COVID-19 virus on surfaces in 2 minutes

A recent study from the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System and elsewhere reported the effectiveness of a broad spectrum, pulsed xenon ultraviolet (PX-UV) disinfection...

Mouthwash may help prevent COVID-19 transmission, this study shows

Recent studies increasingly demonstrate the importance of the throat and salivary glands as sites of virus replication and transmission in early COVID-19 disease. SARS-CoV-2 is...

Most U.S. states seeing rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission

The majority of US states are seeing a rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, according to Imperial analysis. Latest estimates reveal that just eight states in...

Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from seeking critical medical care

When seeking critical medical care, minutes count — especially when dealing with cases of suspected heart attack or stroke. Yet many patients in need of...