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...
Dangerous blood clots may form in legs of people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found COVID-19 is linked to life-threatening blood clots in the arteries of the legs.
They found COVID-19 patients with symptoms...
This algae-based nasal spray may protect you from COVID-19
A recent study at the University of Pittsburgh showed that a nasal spray derived from algae and a plant in the tobacco family could...
Scientists find new way to kill COVID-19 virus on surfaces within 1 hour
In a new study, researchers developed a surface coating that can inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19 in one hour.
The research was done by...
This FDA-approved drug could help people recover from COVID-19, reduce death risk
In a new study, researchers found that most patients hospitalized with COVID-19 (coronavirus) pneumonia experienced improvement after receiving a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug...
Scientists find the key to a successful COVID-19 vaccine
In a new study, researchers have uncovered how a crucial component of the immune system responds to the spike protein of COVID-19 virus —important...
Is it safe to travel in the age of COVID-19?
As lockdown restrictions ease up around the country, health experts share their input on travel and how to make vacationing as safe as possible.
The...