Scientists find this ancient drug may help treat severe COVID-19
In a recent study at Attikon Hospital and elsewhere, researchers found that a 2,000-year-old medicine might offer hope against severe COVID-19.
The medication, called colchicine,...
Young kids could spread COVID-19 as much as older kids and adults
In a new study, researchers found that children younger than 5 years with mild to moderate COVID-19 have much higher levels of genetic material...
Google searches during COVID-19 pandemic hint at future increase in suicide
In a new study, researchers found U.S. Google searches for information about financial difficulties and disaster relief increased sharply in March and April compared...
These 2 things may increase COVID-19 death risk
It is widely documented that vitamin D offers many positive benefits to overall health; including boosting the body’s immune response, supporting bone and muscle...
COVID-19 pandemic leads to higher depression, anxiety and fear
In three new studies, researchers found the COVID-19 pandemic led to higher levels of depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies and psychological trauma among American adults...
New finding about HIV infections could also hold key to COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a newly discovered mechanism at work in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients may also lead to new...
COVID-19 testing and immunity: What we know
Questions around coronavirus testing and immunity are top of mind as the pandemic continues to spread and potential vaccines undergo trials.
Emily Toth Martin, associate...
Face masks prevent you from spreading the COVID-19 virus. But can they prevent you...
If you are reading this in the United States, you're probably dwelling on the great mask debate—not about whether to mask on (definitely do...
Prior exposure to common cold viruses may reduce severity of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that some healthy people possess immune cells capable of recognizing the novel COVID-19 virus.
The reason for this might...
COVID-19 may cause deadly blood clots, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 may increase the risk of blot clots in women who are pregnant or taking estrogen with birth control or...