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,...
New drug combo shows promise in COVID-19 treatment
In the absence of a vaccine for COVID-19, researchers across the globe are in pursuit of possible treatments for the disease.
In a new study,...
Vitamin D may play a key role in preventing COVID-19 infection
In a new study from Trinity College Dublin, researchers found that vitamin D plays a critical role in preventing respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic use,...
Why a COVID-19 vaccine may not be enough
Shortages of toilet paper earlier this year showed just how fragile our global supply chain is when it is under duress.
And as scientists around...