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Using convalescent blood to treat COVID-19: The whys and hows
Some researchers and doctors have started using plasma from people recovering from COVID-19 to treat others who have developed the…
Blood from SARS survivor yields an antibody that neutralizes new coronavirus
An antibody that scientists first identified in a blood sample from a person who recovered from severe acute respiratory syndrome…
Is there more than one strain of the new coronavirus?
Since the emergence of the new coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, several researchers have proposed that there is more than one…
Active yoga may help relieve depression symptoms
New research suggests that physically active yoga can help ease depressive symptoms for people with a mental health…
Diabetes and COVID-19 in-hospital mortality rates
A recent large-scale study concludes that both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are associated with an increased risk of…
Black people four times as likely to test positive for COVID-19
An analysis of the medical records of people who doctors tested for the new coronavirus suggests that the infection exacerbates…
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults
The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are different for various socio-demographic groups, and Medical News Today has zoomed in…
The dual effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on air quality
A recent satellite analysis suggests that the COVID-19 lockdown is reducing two pollutants but increasing another.Share on…
New study warns of COVID-19 impact on cardiovascular health
A recent study shows that a significant number of people who develop coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) may experience serious…
Empathy in the age of misinformation: An open letter to healthcare and science professionals
Dr. Yenting Chen is a board certified emergency medicine physician practicing at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center emergency…