Dementia gene could double risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that having a faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19.
They found a high...
Why COVID-19 could make the overdose epidemic worse
When Alberta's chief medical officer, Deena Hinshaw, announced special exemptions to COVID-19 regulations for group therapy in residential addiction treatment centers, it was exactly...
Face coverings could effectively reduce COVID-19 transmission risk
In a new study, researchers found that wearing a face mask or other covering over the mouth and nose reduces the forward distance traveled...
Scientists find a promising drug to reduce lung inflammation in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that an experimental drug, leronlimab, may prevent the "cytokine storm" that inflames and fatally damages the lungs and...
These two things may increase COVID-19 death risk in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that for patients with diabetes and COVID-19, risk factors for death include older age and increased C-reactive protein...
Scientists suggest new drug may stop COVID-19 crisis without vaccine
In a new study, researchers have developed a drug that may have the power to stop the coronavirus pandemic.
They believe that the drug could...
Scientists suggest cause of deadly respiratory syndrome in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers suggest a possible mechanism that causes a massive release of proinflammatory cytokines, or a cytokine storm, leading to the...
People with COVID-19 may develop this thyroid disease, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis.
Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory thyroid disease characterized by neck pain and is usually preceded by an upper...
This anti-viral drug could effectively fight COVID-19, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that anti-viral drug remdesivir could reduce recovery times in coronavirus patients.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Popular COVID-19 drugs have serious side effects, may damage heart health
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 drugs hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin may have a serious impact on the heart and are a potentially...