New blood test can detect COVID-19 in 20 minutes
In a new study, researchers have been able to detect positive COVID-19 cases using blood samples in about 20 minutes, and identify whether someone...
New hopes for quick COVID-19 vaccine
As physical distancing, face masks and habitual hand-washing have become the new normal, hopes for returning to the old normal rest largely on the...
New antibody finding shows promise in fight against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that potently neutralizing antibodies are showing promise as a potential therapy for preventing and treating COVID-19.
The monoclonal antibodies...
Good news: COVID-19 virus not transmitted by mosquitoes
In a new study, researchers confirmed that the COVID-19 virus cannot be transmitted to people by mosquitoes.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Harvard study shows real symptoms in severe COVID-19
A recent study at Harvard Medical School found a new list of symptoms that point to severe COVID-19.
The findings are based on a review...
These anti-inflammatory drugs could stop COVID-19 virus growth
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its rapid spread, the scientific community has been working on developing an effective treatment for the...
Overall severe COVID-19 death rate has fallen by a third
In a new study, researchers found overall mortality of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs) has fallen from almost 60% at the end...
These two health problems are big risk factors of severe COVID-19
In a new review study, researchers found that metabolic syndrome and obesity increase the risk of severe disease from viral infection.
The research was conducted...
New breakthrough in COVID-19 may strongly boost vaccine development
The T cells, along with antibodies, are an integral part of the human immune response against viral infections due to their ability to directly...
Cannabis CBD may help reduce lung damage in COVID-19, this study shows
In a new study, researchers found cannabidiol, or CBD, may help reduce the cytokine storm and excessive lung inflammation that is killing many patients...