Why smoking and COVID-19 don’t mix
As evidence continues to grow that people who smoke are at greater risk of dying from COVID-19, health professionals are turning to a familiar...
This algae-based nasal spray may help prevent COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a nasal spray derived from algae and a plant in the tobacco family could offer a preventive...
New antiviral drug combo shows early promise for treating COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that a two-week antiviral therapy with drugs interferon beta-1b plus lopinavir-ritonavir and ribavirin, started within 7 days of...
By the third day most people with COVID-19 lose sense of smell
In a new study, researchers found that the loss of the sense of smell is most likely to occur by the third day of...
Vitamin D may play role in reducing COVID-19 death rate
In a new study, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.
The research was led by Northwestern University.
The...
This could be the real U.S. COVID-19 death rate
In a new study, researchers suggest that among detected cases of COVID-19 in the United States, 1.3% of patients will die from the illness.
But...
Here are the symptoms in severe COVID-19, according to Harvard research
In a new study, researchers found a new list of symptoms that point to severe COVID-19.
The findings are based on a review of more...
This study shows a new way to cure blindness
About 170 million people worldwide live with age-related macular degeneration, which strikes one in 10 people over the age of 55.
About 1.7 million people...
Vitamin D linked to lower COVID-19 virus death rate, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found an association between low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and death rates across...
7 surprising facts about common arthritis you need to know
For many people ages 50 and over, pain and swelling in the hip, knee, fingers or feet may be signs of osteoarthritis, the most...