Public Health

Scientists discover new antibody that can block COVID-19 infection

In a new study, researchers reported that they have identified a fully human monoclonal antibody that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cells. The...

COVID-19 links to this dangerous brain disease

In a new study, researchers found that coronavirus may cause clots within blood vessels (arteries) in the brain. The findings suggest early testing for D-dimer,...

Why smoking and COVID-19 don’t mix

As evidence continues to grow that people who smoke are at greater risk of dying from COVID-19, health professionals are turning to a familiar...

This algae-based nasal spray may help prevent COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that a nasal spray derived from algae and a plant in the tobacco family could offer a preventive...

New antiviral drug combo shows early promise for treating COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that a two-week antiviral therapy with drugs interferon beta-1b plus lopinavir-ritonavir and ribavirin, started within 7 days of...

By the third day most people with COVID-19 lose sense of smell

In a new study, researchers found that the loss of the sense of smell is most likely to occur by the third day of...

Vitamin D may play role in reducing COVID-19 death rate

In a new study, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates. The research was led by Northwestern University. The...

This could be the real U.S. COVID-19 death rate

In a new study, researchers suggest that among detected cases of COVID-19 in the United States, 1.3% of patients will die from the illness. But...

Here are the symptoms in severe COVID-19, according to Harvard research

In a new study, researchers found a new list of symptoms that point to severe COVID-19. The findings are based on a review of more...

This study shows a new way to cure blindness

About 170 million people worldwide live with age-related macular degeneration, which strikes one in 10 people over the age of 55. About 1.7 million people...