Public Health

Gum disease linked to hardened arteries, stroke

Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the soft and hard structures supporting the teeth and is linked to inflammation. Inflammation appears to...

COVID-19 virus could infect your intestines

In a new study, researchers have found that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, can infect cells of the intestine and multiply there. Using state-of-the-art...

Scientists find how to help people avoid severe COVID-19 symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that temporarily suppressing the body's immune system during the early stages of COVID-19 could help a patient avoid...

This drug may boost recovery from severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that drug remdesivir may speed time to clinical improvement for patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...

For people with diabetes and COVID-19, blood sugar control is key

In a new study, researchers found new evidence that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at greater risk of a poor outcome if...

Your high blood pressure medication: Is there a COVID-19 connection?

If you have high blood pressure you may have heard that certain medications could put you at higher risk for COVID-19 complications, but one...

This arthritis drug may show promise in treating COVID-19 lung damage

In a new study, researchers have launched a Phase III clinical study to test whether a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other...

Scientists find key predictors for severe COVID-19

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic progressive lung disease causing long-term breathing problems. There are currently more than 1.2 million people with a...

Antibodies from llamas could help fight against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that antibodies from llamas could help fight against COVID-19. They linked two copies of a special kind of antibody...

Blood clotting is a major cause of death in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that patients admitted to hospital with severe COVID-19 infection are experiencing abnormal blood clotting that contributes to death...