Public Health

Here are the most common initial symptoms of COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often have fever and cough as the common initial symptoms. The research...

Low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending

In a new study, researchers found that low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending. They found Americans in 2016 spent an estimated $380...

How drug meant for Ebola may also treat coronaviruses

In a new study, researchers have discovered why drug remdesivir is effective in treating the coronaviruses that cause Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and...

Coronavirus: Human strain causes fear, but domestic livestock strains are not new

Many people are hearing about coronavirus for the first time as the China strain, COVID-19, affecting humans causes concern all across the world. But coronaviruses are...

Face masks may not protect you from coronavirus

University of Cincinnati scientist Sergey Grinshpun has tested the performance of respiratory protective devices against biological agents for nearly three decades. Grinshpun, Ph.D., director of...

Quarantine may have long-lasting impacts on mental health

In a new study, researchers found that quarantine produces negative psychological effects including post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger. They find that these psychological impacts...

Inexpensive paper device could help rapidly diagnose coronavirus cases, but funding bars production

An inexpensive device made out of paper could help rapidly and accurately diagnose coronavirus cases. Only a select number of state and local laboratories have...

How to prepare in the event of COVID-19 pandemic

As COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, becomes more prevalent around the world, University of Alabama at Birmingham experts share tips to help you prepare...

Updated Information on COVID-19: What can you do to protect against coronavirus

Experts weigh in on risks, prevention as concern spreads about the disease As the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to spread outside of China to other...

How a drug being tested in COVID-19 patients may actually work

In a new study, researchers report how exactly an experimental antiviral drug stops coronaviruses. Their study was published the same day that the National Institutes...