Public Health

Nearly 16% of Illinois COVID-19 cases linked to spread from Chicago jail, study shows

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, coronavirus has spread quickly through jails and prisons in cities across the country—including in Chicago, where the Cook County Jail...

Some high blood pressure drugs may help protect against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that patients with raised blood pressure have a two-fold increased risk of dying from the coronavirus COVID-19 compared...

This cancer drug could help treat severe breath problems in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that blocking the Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) protein provided clinical benefit to a small group of patients with...

Most COVID-19 deaths occur in these places

In a new study, researchers found that long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are a major driver of total COVID-19 deaths. The research was conducted by a...

COVID-19 and gut problems: What everyone needs to know

Nearly half of COVID-19 patients have digestive issues—vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. In a new Loyola Medicine video, "Coronavirus (COVID-19): Digestive and GI Symptoms,"...

Scientists find new way to detect blood clots

In a new study, researchers found a new way to detect blood clots in the body. The research was conducted by a team at Texas...

This common stomach drug may treat COVID-19 symptoms in mild to moderate cases

In a new study, researchers found that a widely available and inexpensive drug that is used to ease the symptoms of indigestion may be...

An early antiviral drug may help block COVID-19 transmission

In a new study, researchers found that some antivirals can not only help sick people get better but can also prevent hundreds of thousands...

Early diagnosis of this health problem could improve COVID-19 treatment

In a new study, researchers found that early diagnosis of a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs led to swifter treatment intervention in COVID-19...

Insomnia, loneliness and COVID-19: What you can do

The harmful effects of COVID-19 may go beyond the body, whether you've contracted the disease or not, according to University of Arizona research looking...