This depression drug can help reduce death risk in COVID-19
In a recent study, researchers found an inexpensive oral antidepressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to...
Will flu season be bad this year?
"We did not see one flu case at Cedars-Sinai last year, which is unheard of.
That was because everyone was masking, socially distancing, being very...
This artery problem could mean severe COVID-19 risk
In a new study from Newcastle University, researchers found assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying...
9 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 pill
Over the past year, discussions—sometimes heated ones—about ending the COVID-19 pandemic have largely focused on the availability, effectiveness, and safety of vaccines.
But in early...
Vaccines are effective against most COVID variants, Yale study shows
In a new study, researchers found two of the commonly used coronavirus vaccines provide protection against multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19,...
Tooth and gum problems may increase risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study from Cairo University, researchers found a strong between poor oral health and COVID-19 severity, as well as a link between...
This inexpensive heart drug can help treat severe COVID-19
In a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found metoprolol, a drug widely used to treat heart...
This single-shot vaccine can protect against COVID-19 variants
Vaccines against COVID-19 were developed early in the pandemic. But the virus has been changing. Now there are different versions, called variants, all over...
Cannabis addiction may increase COVID-19 risk
Should doctors take particular care to talk to patients about the potential dangers of COVID-19 if those patients have a problematic relationship with pot?
In...
Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 share this thing in common
In a new study from University College London, researchers found an anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and severe COVID-19.
They...