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...
The opioid crisis may be far worse than we thought
In a new study, researchers found that the number of deaths attributed to opioid-related overdoses could be 28% higher than reported due to incomplete...
Smoking may increase your risk for dementia and cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smoking is linked to increased lesions in the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities.
White matter...