More caution needed to keep older people safe from COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that despite their increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, elderly people are not more willing to...
Fans of this type of movie may deal with COVID-19 pandemic better
In a new study, researchers found that people who like watching end-of-the-world movies may be more resilient when dealing with real-life ongoing pandemic.
The research...
Blood test at COVID-19 diagnosis could predict disease severity
In a new study, researchers found that doctors can examine COVID-19 patients' blood to identify those at greatest risk of severe illness and to...
Why COVID-19 is mild to some people and deadly to others, according to Cornell
Among the confounding aspects of the novel coronavirus is the wide range of disease severity patients experience.
While a minority of COVID-19 patients require hospitalization,...
Gut problems are more common in people with mild COVID-19
In a recent study from Union Hospital and Tongji Medical College, researchers found gut symptoms in COVID-19 patients with mild disease rather than those...
New test could detect blood vessel injury, predict survival in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have found that injury to endothelial cells—the cells lining blood vessels—may be a key driver of COVID-19 severity and...
How to have a safe Independence Day amid COVID-19
Independence Day weekend is usually all about celebrating life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
But as cases surge across much of the nation, people...
Tuberculosis vaccine combos promising for preventing COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a vaccine candidate BCG:CoVac stimulated an immune response aimed to control virus infection in humans.
In mice vaccinated...
This drug for anemia may help treat COVID-19
Erythropoietin (Epo) is actually a medication for anemia.
In a new study, researchers found the doping agent Epo could also be effective against COVID-19.
The drug...
This common health problem in older people may increase COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found frailty is as important as either age or underlying health issues in determining whether someone may die from...