Millions of US workers at risk of COVID-19 infections on the job
In a new study, researchers found that 14.4 million workers face exposure to infection once a week and 26.7 million at least once a...
How could COVID-19 and the body’s immune response affect the brain?
Picower Institute researchers are embarking on experiments to learn the mechanisms by which coronavirus might affect mental health. MIT news
Written by David Orenstein, Picower...
Why does COVID-19 affect old people more than young people?
As we age, our lung tissue becomes stiffer—and this is a phenomenon that SARS-CoV-2 may be exploiting. Caroline Uhler and G. V. Shivashankar outline...
COVID-19: What you need to know about antibody testing
As the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. surpasses 800,000, many Americans want to know if recovered patients have immunity to the novel...
Don’t ignore a heart attack, even during the COVID-19 pandemic
In light of reports that fewer people are getting heart attack treatments right now, one cardiologist wants to remind patients that the Emergency Department...
Best COVID-19 test: Spit sample or nasal swab?
In a new study, researchers found that saliva samples are a “preferable” indicator for COVID-19 infection than the deep nasal swabs now widely used.
They...
High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity common in COVID-19 patients in U.S.
In a new study, researchers found that the most common comorbidities among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New York City area are high...
The best material for homemade face masks may be a combination of two fabrics
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in public.
Because N95 and...
Is there a chance your COVID-19 quick fix will work? ‘The answer is no’
Guidance from the federal government is straightforward: The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the coronavirus.
That guidance...
Dietary supplements could be an important weapon to fight COVID-19
In a new paper, researchers say that supplements containing vitamins C and D and other micronutrients, sometimes in amounts exceeding the federally recommended levels,...