This needle-free COVID–19 vaccine shows promise
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found that a needle-free COVID-19 vaccination could be possible
They successfully protected mice from the...
Scientists find over a dozen existing drugs may help treat COVID-19
In a new study from the Scripps Research, researchers mined the world's most comprehensive drug repurposing collection for COVID-19 therapies.
They identified 90 existing drugs...
Signs of COVID-19 death may be easily measured at home
In a new study from Rush University and elsewhere, researchers found that two easily measurable signs of health — respiration rate and blood-oxygen saturation...
Old vaccines can fight new pandemics like COVID-19
In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis and elsewhere, researchers found that inoculation with live attenuated vaccines (LAV) such as those...
How long will your COVID-19 vaccination last?
If you are fully vaccinated, you may be excited about gathering with family and friends this summer. You might even be planning a winter...
COVID-positive people have more severe strokes
In a new study, researchers found that among people who have strokes and COVID-19, there is a higher incidence of severe stroke as well...
Vitamin D may not protect you from severe COVID-19
Previous studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies were inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding.
In a...
Immunity after COVID-19 illness may last at least 1 year, study finds
In a new study from Fornaroli Hospital in Magenta, Italy, researchers found that reinfection after recovery from COVID-19 infection is very rare, and immunity...
This common high blood pressure drug may prevent COVID-19 complication
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers found a drug treatment that may reduce the risk of death from the...
People with type 2 diabetes are hit harder by COVID-19
In a new study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes are at a much higher risk of...