Everyone should wear masks in COVID-19 crisis, say Cambridge scientists
In a new study, researchers suggest that governments and health agencies should reconsider the current guidelines with regards to widespread mask use in the...
Bluetooth signals from your smartphone could automate Covid-19 contact tracing while preserving privacy
Imagine you’ve been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
Health officials begin contact tracing to contain infections, asking you to identify people with whom you’ve been in...
How people with diabetes could prevent COVID-19
People with diabetes can be more susceptible to—and can become sicker if infected with—any virus, including the new coronavirus.
During this outbreak of COVID-19, it...
A healthy body clock may keep you sane and increase resilience to fight COVID-19
Social distancing and washing hands have become the frontline in the fight against COVID-19, but there is another powerfully protective resource immediately available to...
On average, only 6% of actual COVID-19 infections detected worldwide
In a new study, researchers found that the number of confirmed cases for the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 officially issued by countries and widely...
Cats are much more susceptible to new coronavirus than dogs are
In a new study, researchers reported that tests of the new coronavirus on domesticated cats, dogs, pigs, chickens, ducks, and ferrets found that both...
6 things your eye doctor wants you to know about coronavirus
As information about the new coronavirus comes at a furious pace, at times offering conflicting and confusing advice, the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to share...
3 simple steps to support your immune health in COVID-19 pandemic
Whether it's wiping down our cart at the grocery store, washing one's hands properly for at least 20 seconds, or staying home when at...
Scientists find 6 potential drugs that may help treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify 7 drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19.
They tested the efficacy...
Higher levels of coronavirus marker found in lungs of smokers and people with COPD
In a new study, researchers found that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and people who currently smoke may have higher levels of...