Public Health

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...

Scientists find new method to kill COVID-19 virus on surfaces in 2 minutes

Surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, pose a grave threat to the safety of healthcare workers, patients, frontline responders, military service...

Chemicals in consumer products may cause obesity, fatty liver diseases

In a new study, researchers found chemical compounds found in many consumer products could be major contributors to the onset of lipid-related diseases, such...

This common high blood pressure drug may help prevent COVID-19 complication

In a new study, researchers have identified a drug treatment that may reduce the risk of death from the most serious complication of COVID-19,...

COVID-19 may cause many mental problems, including PTSD

In a new study, researchers found that people taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalized and potentially after they recover. The...

Scientists find new antibody that could inhibit COVID-19 virus

In a new study, researchers found that an antibody in a blood sample from a patient who recovered from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in...

COVID-19 could damage arteries, other organs as well as lungs

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, not only may lead to severe pneumonia but also to thrombosis...