Coronavirus in the lungs can drive up deaths
In a recent study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers found a buildup of coronavirus in the lungs is likely behind the steep mortality rates...
When will the COVID pandemic end?
In a new study from Penn State, researchers found the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
The team’s COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub projects...
People getting Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may not need a booster
In a recent study published in Science, researchers help answer the question: how long does immunity against COVID-19 last in vaccinated people?
They found a low...
Beware of fraudulent COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments
While we remain vigilant to protect our families and communities from COVID-19, some people might be tempted to buy or use questionable products that...
Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines: Which elicits the strongest immune responses?
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to the mRNA-based vaccines known as BNT162b2 (BioNTech, Pfizer) and mRNA-1273 (Moderna) in December...
One coronavirus vaccine may protect against other coronaviruses
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found that coronavirus vaccines and prior coronavirus infections can provide broad immunity against other, similar coronaviruses.
The...
High-dose of this blood thinner can reduce death risk in COVID-19
In a new study from St. Michael's Hospital, researchers found a high dose of an inexpensive and globally available blood-thinning medication reduces the risk...
How many people get ‘long COVID?’ More than half, study finds
In a new study from Penn State, researchers found more than half of the 236 million people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 worldwide...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs linked to lower death in COVID-19
Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood.
During the pandemic, it has...
This drug combo may help cure COVID-19
In a recent study, researchers discovered a drug combo that may cure COVID-19 together.
The study is from the Tokyo University of Science. The finding...