Public Health

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...