COVID-19 could damage endocrine system in your body
In a new study, researchers found that people with endocrine disorders may see their condition worsen as a result of COVID-19.
They explored the previous...
Stroke risk is 8 times higher in people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found although both flu and COVID-19 can raise the risk for a stroke, the odds appear to be eight...
New, more infectious strain of COVID-19 virus now dominates global cases
In a new study, researchers have shown that a variation in the viral genome of COVID-19 improved its ability to infect human cells and...
COVID linked to this toe disease, new study shows
There's considerable controversy over whether "COVID toes"—red sores or lesions on the feet and hands in children and young adults—are truly caused by COVID-19.
In...
New study questions effectiveness of COVID-19 antibody tests
In a new study, researchers found major weaknesses exist in the evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests.
The evidence is particularly weak for point-of-care tests...
Scientist discover the cause of COVID-19 blood clotting
One of the major mysteries in treating patients with Covid-19 is the frequent development of blood clots that can subsequently damage their organs and...
True death toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. may be largely underestimated
Since COVID-19's spread to the United States earlier this year, death rates in the U.S. have risen strongly.
But in a new study, researchers found...
Immunity to COVID-19 may be higher than tests have shown
In a new study, researchers found that many people with mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 demonstrate so-called T-cell-mediated immunity to the new coronavirus, even if...
COVID-19 is linked to dangerous multiple inflammatory syndrome
In a new study, researchers suggest that parents and clinicians need to be aware of looking for symptoms of multiple inflammatory syndromes (MIS-C) in...
Social distancing may have a serious consequence: Dying alone
In a new study, researchers suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to drastic changes in how hospitals provide end-of-life care to patients and...