Why does COVID-19 affect old people more than young people?
As we age, our lung tissue becomes stiffer—and this is a phenomenon that SARS-CoV-2 may be exploiting. Caroline Uhler and G. V. Shivashankar outline...
COVID-19: What you need to know about antibody testing
As the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surpasses 800,000, many Americans want to know if recovered patients have immunity to the novel...
Don’t ignore a heart attack, even during the COVID-19 pandemic
In light of reports that fewer people are getting heart attack treatments right now, one cardiologist wants to remind patients that the Emergency Department...
Best COVID-19 test: Spit sample or nasal swab?
In a new study, researchers found that saliva samples are a “preferable” indicator for COVID-19 infection than the deep nasal swabs now widely used.
They...
High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity common in COVID-19 patients in U.S.
In a new study, researchers found that the most common comorbidities among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New York City area are high...
The best material for homemade face masks may be a combination of two fabrics
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in public.
Because N95 and...
Is there a chance your COVID-19 quick fix will work? ‘The answer is no’
Guidance from the federal government is straightforward: The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the coronavirus.
That guidance...
Dietary supplements could be an important weapon to fight COVID-19
In a new paper, researchers say that supplements containing vitamins C and D and other micronutrients, sometimes in amounts exceeding the federally recommended levels,...
Diabetes can be a big trouble for people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that diabetes may contribute to more severe symptoms, rapid progression, and poorer prognosis in patients infected with COVID-19.
The...
Why herd immunity is not the answer to COVID-19
As the strain of closed businesses and physical distancing measures continues to mount, everyone is looking for the silver bullet that will put an...