Public Health

This anti-viral drug could effectively fight COVID-19, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that anti-viral drug remdesivir could reduce recovery times in coronavirus patients. The research was conducted by a team at...

Popular COVID-19 drugs have serious side effects, may damage heart health

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 drugs hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin may have a serious impact on the heart and are a potentially...

Overweight people with COPD may have higher risk of COVID-19

In a new study, researchers have linked being overweight with an increased risk of getting COVID-19 in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),...

To reduce COVID-19 risk, you can do these 9 things everyday

I am a retired infectious disease epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health and am concerned about the lack of information on what...

Washing hands in this way may help lower COVID-19 infection risk

In a new study, researchers found that moderate frequency hand-washing 6-10 times a day is linked to a lower risk of coronavirus infection. The research...

These popular anti-viral drugs cannot treat COVID-19 and may increase death risk

In a new study, researchers found no evidence that anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine could treat COVID-19. In fact, these drugs may increase the risk...

Scientists confirm 4 big risk factors that predict severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe Covid-19 or death. They...

First human study of COVID-19 vaccine finds it is safe and promising

In a new study, researchers report that the first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase 1 clinical trial has been found to be safe, well-tolerated,...

How physiotherapy can help people recover from COVID-19

A type of physiotherapy that helps people improve their breathing and oxygen uptake can be crucial for those who need critical care, say physiotherapists...

This treatment may help reduce severe COVID-19 symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that preventing 'cytokine storm' may ease severe COVID-19 symptoms. Their treatment, a common type of prescription drug called an...