Public Health

New evidence that blood type could impact your risk for severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that a person's genes and blood type may help determine their odds for a nastier form of COVID-19,...

This hormone linked to higher death risk in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 patients with extremely high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood are more likely...

This method could help stop COVID-19 infection in lungs

In a new study, researchers found that “nanosponges” appear to stop the coronavirus infection in its tracks by diverting its attention away from living...

COVID-19 anxiety, job loss cause nation-wide sleep loss, but this water can help

In a new study, researchers found that the COVID19 pandemic is creating unprecedented levels of sleep deprivation, presenting a big risk to mental and...

Hormone therapy no cure-all for ‘low T’ in aging men

Testosterone therapy ads promise to help aging men recapture their vitality, decrease body fat and enhance libido. But hormone treatments – while medically necessary for...

These animals could be the secret weapon against COVID-19

Alpacas Big Boy, Blue Eyes and Emperor may hold the key to combating COVID-19. Their antibodies could offer a defense against SARS-CoV-2, the virus...

Scientists develop COVID-19 one-step saliva test

In a new study, researchers have developed a rapid, one-step diagnostic test that detects SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in samples of saliva. The...

This old drug shows promise for treating COVID-19 inflammation

In a new study, researchers report promising results after treating COVID-19 patients with a drug that reduces hyper-inflammation in cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy. They initially...

This vaccine could prevent the worst symptoms of COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine could serve as a preventive tool to dampen inflammation linked to...

Exercise prevents almost 4 million early deaths each year

In a new study, researchers found that at least 3.9 million early deaths are being averted worldwide every year by people being physically active. The...