Public Health

High-dose vitamin D cannot prevent or treat COVID-19, new study shows

In a new study, researchers have published a vitamin D consensus paper warning against high doses of vitamin D supplementation. According to the study, there...

Obesity can increase risk for dangerous lung clots in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that obesity makes COVID-19 worse and may lead to deadly blood clots in the lungs. They said that obese...

Scientists find a better way to manage COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers found that an alternating cycle of 50 days of strict lockdown followed by 30 days of easing could be...

New vaccine shows promise in protecting against COVID-19

With more than 5 million confirmed cases globally and more than 320,000 deaths from COVID-19, much remains unknown about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes...

This test could detect virus-killing antibodies in an hour

In a new study, researchers have developed a new blood test for neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The surrogate virus neutralization...

These 3 approved drugs could curb COVID-19 virus growth

In a new study, researchers found that three drugs that are already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other international agencies...

Scientists find new method to kill COVID-19 virus on surfaces in 2 minutes

Surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, pose a grave threat to the safety of healthcare workers, patients, frontline responders, military service...

Chemicals in consumer products may cause obesity, fatty liver diseases

In a new study, researchers found chemical compounds found in many consumer products could be major contributors to the onset of lipid-related diseases, such...

This common high blood pressure drug may help prevent COVID-19 complication

In a new study, researchers have identified a drug treatment that may reduce the risk of death from the most serious complication of COVID-19,...

COVID-19 may cause many mental problems, including PTSD

In a new study, researchers found that people taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalized and potentially after they recover. The...