Of the seven coronaviruses known to infect people, four cause common respiratory infections that are sharply seasonal and appear to
Day: April 8, 2020
Brain discovery suggests source of lifelong behavioral issues
Improper removal of faulty brain cells during neurodevelopment may cause lifelong behavioral issues, new research from the University of Virginia
Exploring mechanisms of resistance to HIV in people with sickle cell disease
A new analysis supports prior reports that people with sickle cell disease have lower rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
How effective is quarantine alone or in combination with other public health measures to control coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Today, Cochrane publishes a new Rapid Review looking at quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review summarizes evidence available from
What are the environmental impacts of cancer drugs?
Chemotherapeutic drugs, also known as antineoplastic agents, that are prescribed to treat a range of cancer types, enter the aquatic
Trying to boost your immune system as coronavirus spreads? Here are tips from experts
Healthy immune systems can help ward off infections, health experts say. As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, people
Study: To live a long life, embrace getting older
Growing old is a goal of most people. Just how old you’ll get could depend not only on your attitude
Coronavirus: Does the amount of virus you are exposed to determine how sick you’ll get?
Healthcare workers are likely to be in contact with many COVID-19 patients every day. Being in contact with more people
Could a smartwatch identify an infection before you start spreading it?
A pre-print study using data from medical wristbands suggests that evidence of disrupted sleep could predict when study participants were
COVID-19: On average, only 6% of actual infections detected worldwide
The number of confirmed cases for the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 officially issued by countries and widely reported by national