Overweight people with COPD may have higher risk of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have linked being overweight with an increased risk of getting COVID-19 in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),...
To reduce COVID-19 risk, you can do these 9 things everyday
I am a retired infectious disease epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health and am concerned about the lack of information on what...
Washing hands in this way may help lower COVID-19 infection risk
In a new study, researchers found that moderate frequency hand-washing 6-10 times a day is linked to a lower risk of coronavirus infection.
The research...
These popular anti-viral drugs cannot treat COVID-19 and may increase death risk
In a new study, researchers found no evidence that anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine could treat COVID-19.
In fact, these drugs may increase the risk...
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...