Being male or overweight can lead to more serious COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that being male or obese reduces the chance of survival from severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The findings come from...
How to manage chronic health conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
As many as 40% of Canadians suffer from underlying medical conditions that put them at increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease, and those over...
This new drug shows promise in battle against COVID-19
In several new studies, researchers found that a new anti-viral drug has had positive results in laboratory tests against COVID-19.
They drug is developed by...
COVID-19 linked to higher stroke risk in some patients, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 might raise stroke risk in young and middle-aged adults, with virus-linked blood clots causing severe damage...
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...