Public Health

How ‘Long COVID’ affects our immune systems

In a new study from Flinders University, researchers have delivered crucial insight into the lasting immune system dysregulation caused by COVID-19. They showed that people's...

This study shows 16 drugs that could treat COVID-19

In a recent study published in Pharmaceutics, researchers found a new way to identify existing medicines that could be applied to treat COVID-19. This mathematical...

Pfizer vaccine may protect against COVID variants in these people

In a new study from the University of Nottingham, researchers found that people who've already encountered SARS-CoV-2 may gain a big boost against COVID-19...

This may play a crucial role in COVID-19 transmission

In a new study from the National University of Singapore, researchers found fine aerosols emitted during talking and singing may play a crucial role...

This study shows a new antiviral drug that treats COVID-19

In a recent study published in Science Immunology, researchers found a novel antiviral compound capable of stimulating the innate immune system against the SARS-CoV-2...

Young, healthy woman suffers brain inflammation after mild COVID-19

Although COVID-19 is primarily treated as a respiratory disease, patients often experience neurological problems, such as headaches, anxiety, depression and cognitive issues, which can...

This new vaccine may block COVID-19 effectively

In a new study from Lancaster University, researchers create a COVID-19 vaccine which can be administered through the nose has taken a big step...

These anti-aging drugs may protect older people from severe COVID-19

In a recent study published in Science, researchers found a possible new approach to preventing death and severe disease in elderly people infected with...

Scientists find why some people get ‘long COVID’

In a new study from the University of Adelaide, researchers have delivered crucial insight into the lasting immune system damage caused by COVID-19. They showed...

This existing drug could treat COVID-19, new study shows

In a new study from the University of Chicago, researchers found that the drug masitinib may be effective in treating COVID-19. The drug is used to...