Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Brain waves help assess the effectiveness of alcohol consumption campaigns

Health campaigns, such as those against drug abuse or those promoting infection prevention measures during the coronavirus pandemic, are key public health tools and help protect the population.

7 Feb 2025

Natural immunity to SARS-CoV-2 weakened significantly after Omicron’s emergence

Findings indicate a sharp drop in immunity after Omicron infection, stressing the necessity for updated vaccines to enhance protection against reinfection.

6 Feb 2025

COVID-19 speeds up artery plaque growth, raising heart disease risk

COVID-19 accelerates the progression of atherosclerotic plaques, increasing coronary inflammation and the risk of high-risk plaques, even in non-hospitalized individuals.

5 Feb 2025

Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations in Canada surged during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alcohol-related health issues surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 17.6% rise in mortality, calling for enhanced prevention and treatment strategies.

5 Feb 2025

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to rapid plaque growth in coronary arteries

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Feb 2025

In silico docking of clinically approved drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), first identified in China in December 2019, rapidly spread worldwide, resulting in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

4 Feb 2025

Does COVID increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

COVID-19, even in mild cases, is linked to changes in Alzheimer’s disease-related brain biomarkers comparable to four years of aging. This study raises concerns about long-term neurological risks and cognitive decline post-COVID.

2 Feb 2025

New method can neutralize coronaviruses with mineral nanoparticles

A new way to neutralize the coronavirus and other membrane-surrounded viruses has been discovered by researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Tartu.

31 Jan 2025

Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies

The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across the United States.

30 Jan 2025

Leukocyte count predicts severity of COVID-19 symptoms in older women

Thanks to advances in treatment options, a COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as scary as it once was, at least for most people.

29 Jan 2025

Study uncovers distinct blood protein signature in children with Long COVID

Distinct protein profiles linked to inflammation and angiogenesis found in children with Long COVID, paving the way for improved diagnostics and therapies.

28 Jan 2025

Post-lockdown child mortality rates in England rise

Post-lockdown, child mortality rates in England increased, revealing significant disparities and ongoing challenges in pediatric health for vulnerable groups.

28 Jan 2025

Mapping the human virome to improve disease prevention and treatment

You, my friend, are what scientists call a "holobiont"- an organism made up of human cells and the multiplicity of microscopic species living inside you and on your body.

24 Jan 2025

What a US exit from the WHO means for global health

For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programs.

24 Jan 2025

Volunteering reduces loneliness in older adults

Researchers examine how social volunteering affects the social and emotional aspects of loneliness among older adults in China.

24 Jan 2025

Research reveals 31% increased risk of long COVID in women

Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, with women aged 40 to 55 years having the highest propensity, according to a study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) funded by the National Institutes of Health.

22 Jan 2025