Public Health

Scientists find why COVID-19 spreads quickly in patients’ lungs

Around the world, scientists are racing to find ways to combat the symptoms of COVID-19 as the number of global cases surpasses 9 million. In...

Stanford research shows exercise may boost muscle repair, reverse aging

In a new study at Stanford School of Medicine, researchers found that regular exercise restores youthfulness to tissue repair. The researchers also identified a molecular...

This bacterial predator could help reduce COVID-19 deaths

In a new study, researchers found that a type of virus that preys on bacteria could be harnessed to combat bacterial infections in patients...

This very old drug may help treat severe COVID-19, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that a 2,000-year-old medicine might offer hope against severe COVID-19. The medication, called colchicine, is an anti-inflammatory taken as...

This ultraviolet light may safely kill COVID-19 virus

In a new study, researchers found that more than 99.9% of seasonal coronaviruses present in airborne droplets were killed when exposed to a particular...

3 in 4 US workers can’t work exclusively from home, facing greater COVID-19 risks

In a new study, researchers found that about three-quarters of U.S. workers, or 108 million people, are in jobs that cannot be done from...

Scientists confirm “classic” symptoms of COVID-19

In a new review study, researchers found that persistent cough and fever have been confirmed as the most prevalent symptoms associated with COVID-19. Other major...

These three things may help prevent a second COVID-19 wave

In a new study, researchers found that individual behavior will have a big effect on preventing a large second wave of COVID-19 infections. In fact,...

Scientists develop low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients that is built around a ventilator bag usually found...

COVID-19: could the pandemic be controlled using existing vaccines like MMR or BCG?

The race is on to develop a vaccine that can protect us from the COVID-19 pandemic. An impressive 115 vaccine candidates are currently being investigated,...