Why older people more likely to have COVID-19
Among the populations most significantly affected by COVID-19 are the elderly and patients with preexisting medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, heart...
Taking care of your lungs during COVID and beyond
‘It’s like breathing’ is a turn of phrase meant to convey that something is natural and effortless.
But over the past couple of years, various...
Obesity may increase the risk of ‘long COVID’
Some COVID-19 survivors can struggle with lingering medical problems for months.
In a recent study published in the Journal of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, researchers...
Poor mental health may increase your COVID-19 infection risk
At the height of the pandemic, news and policy media focused on how the COVID-19 pandemic was contributing to poor mental health.
However, few studies...
Face masks and COVID-19: What you need to know
To fight the spread of COVID-19, many places now require people to wear face masks. But the advice on wearing them has changed over...
This study shows a possible cause of long COVID
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers found a potential cause of long-lasting symptoms experienced by COVID-19 patients, often referred to as...
Scientists develop a new COVID antiviral pill
As SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread and mutate, it's important to identify new treatment options.
Molnupiravir is an investigational oral antiviral being developed for the treatment...
Scientists find a new way to reverse fatty liver disease
In a new study from the University of Southern California, researchers found a new way to treat fatty liver disease.
About 80 million Americans have...
How to overcome COVID-19 pandemic fatigue
The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States makes continued vigilance with established safety efforts essential to helping slow...
A new COVID-19 drug for people with diabetes
In a recent study, researchers developed a new COVID-19 treatment for people with diabetes, which has shown promising results in a trial.
The team recognized...