Public Health

Face shields may be a more effective way to prevent COVID-19 than masks

In a new study, researchers found that face shields might replace masks as a more comfortable and more effective deterrent to COVID-19. The research was...

Loss of smell linked to milder COVID-19 symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that loss of smell often suggests the resulting COVID-19 disease is more likely to be mild to moderate. The...

These two things may offer clues on how to treat COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that cytokine storms may affect the severity of COVID-19 cases by lowering T cell counts. They examined coronavirus cases...

High blood pressure drugs safe for people with COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that common high blood pressure drugs did not increase the risk of contracting COVID-19, or of developing severe...

Gum disease linked to hardened arteries, stroke

Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the soft and hard structures supporting the teeth and is linked to inflammation. Inflammation appears to...

COVID-19 virus could infect your intestines

In a new study, researchers have found that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, can infect cells of the intestine and multiply there. Using state-of-the-art...

Scientists find how to help people avoid severe COVID-19 symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that temporarily suppressing the body's immune system during the early stages of COVID-19 could help a patient avoid...

This drug may boost recovery from severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that drug remdesivir may speed time to clinical improvement for patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...

For people with diabetes and COVID-19, blood sugar control is key

In a new study, researchers found new evidence that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at greater risk of a poor outcome if...

Your high blood pressure medication: Is there a COVID-19 connection?

If you have high blood pressure you may have heard that certain medications could put you at higher risk for COVID-19 complications, but one...