Scientists confirm 4 big risk factors that predict severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe Covid-19 or death.
They...
First human study of COVID-19 vaccine finds it is safe and promising
In a new study, researchers report that the first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase 1 clinical trial has been found to be safe, well-tolerated,...
How physiotherapy can help people recover from COVID-19
A type of physiotherapy that helps people improve their breathing and oxygen uptake can be crucial for those who need critical care, say physiotherapists...
This treatment may help reduce severe COVID-19 symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that preventing 'cytokine storm' may ease severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Their treatment, a common type of prescription drug called an...
High-dose vitamin D cannot prevent or treat COVID-19, new study shows
In a new study, researchers have published a vitamin D consensus paper warning against high doses of vitamin D supplementation.
According to the study, there...
Obesity can increase risk for dangerous lung clots in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that obesity makes COVID-19 worse and may lead to deadly blood clots in the lungs.
They said that obese...
Scientists find a better way to manage COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found that an alternating cycle of 50 days of strict lockdown followed by 30 days of easing could be...
New vaccine shows promise in protecting against COVID-19
With more than 5 million confirmed cases globally and more than 320,000 deaths from COVID-19, much remains unknown about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes...
This test could detect virus-killing antibodies in an hour
In a new study, researchers have developed a new blood test for neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The surrogate virus neutralization...
These 3 approved drugs could curb COVID-19 virus growth
In a new study, researchers found that three drugs that are already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other international agencies...