Public Health

This experimental vaccine shows promise in preventing COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, an experimental vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, protected six monkeys from pneumonia caused...

Doctors consider possible stroke and COVID-19 connection

The first thing to know about the possible links between COVID-19 and stroke is simple, say doctors: We just don't know. "We have very serious...

COVID-19 may be linked to dangerous inflammatory disease in children

In a new study, researchers report that detailed analysis from the Italian COVID-19 outbreak shows an increase in cases of rare Kawasaki-like disease in...

This arthritis drug may improve breathing function in severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that the clinically approved anti-inflammatory drug anakinra used to treat rheumatoid arthritis improved respiratory function in patients with...

People with COVID-19 can have bowel diseases

In a new study, researchers found that many patients with COVID-19 can have bowel abnormalities, including ischemia. The research was conducted by a team at...

Scientists find new way to prevent inflammation caused by COVID-19

Severe COVID-19 illness can result in excessive inflammation throughout the body, including the lungs, heart and brain. In a new review study, researchers studied the...

How to protect your eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control recommends people avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands to help prevent spreading germs during the...

Cancer doesn’t wait: Seek care for symptoms of 5 big cancers

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most people aren't hesitating to call their physicians at the first sign of a fever, cough and shortness of...

This stuff in men’s blood may boost COVID-19 infection

In a new study, researchers found that men have higher concentrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in their blood than women. Since ACE2 enables the...

These two things linked to higher COVID-19 death rate

In a new study, researchers found that current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher risk of severe complications...