Who drives global and national COVID-19 decisions? Mostly males, according to a new study and commentary by an international group of researchers. Share on PinterestMales dominate the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Image credit: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world looked to […]
Month: October 2020
New research suggests that a significant number of mammals could be susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2. A new study has found that SARS-CoV-2 could theoretically infect a large number of mammals. The research, which appears in the journal Scientific Reports, identifies important animal species that should be the focus of […]
A new study that researchers conducted in animal models suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may deactivate a pain signaling pathway. This could explain why so many cases of the infection do not cause any symptoms, promoting viral transmission. Estimates vary widely, but according to the Centers for […]
A new study suggests that face masks have a negligible negative effect on the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen that a person breathes. The findings even hold true for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The research, which appears in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society, […]
A recent small-scale study has concluded that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 are less likely to have life threatening complications if they have sufficient vitamin D levels. A new study demonstrates that people with sufficient levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop life threatening COVID-19 complications when hospitalized with […]
Favored are the individuals who have seniors in their families. It is an honor, a benefit to have them in your middle. They had seen you from when you were conceived when you have your old kids, and past that. Nothing can come much nearer to dealing with them when […]
A study of 160 people in the United States finds associations between worries around COVID-19 and substance use. The authors warn that the pandemic may increase the risk of substance abuse in some people and advocate for specific interventions to protect mental health. Beyond the physical effects of the novel […]
New research suggests that catalase, a naturally occurring enzyme in humans, plants, and animals, can suppress the replication of the new coronavirus in rhesus monkeys. The results also indicate that this low cost enzyme could dampen the inflammatory response that occurs in severe COVID-19. Share on PinterestAbove, a computer-generated illustration […]