New research suggests that sex steroids may play a role in keeping people from developing severe COVID-19 symptoms. Numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths are at record highs worldwide, with no signs of a significant…

Research in humans and monkeys suggests that lipocalin-2 (LCN2), which is a hormone that plays a role in feeling full after consuming a meal, might be able to help people lose weight.Previous studies have suggested…

Many researchers think high levels of cytokines — immune cell signaling molecules — cause lung damage in people with COVID-19. But new research from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and St.…

New research finds high blood sugar levels to correlate with COVID-19 mortality, even in people with no history of diabetes. The findings suggest the need for early blood glucose screenings in people with SARS-CoV-2 infections.Who…

Researchers have found an association between the prevalence of cardiovascular mortality and food insecurity in adults in the United States.Researchers have identified a link between increased food insecurity and a greater chance of cardiovascular mortality…

A recent study has shown that aprotinin, a drug that reduces the risk of bleeding during surgery, can stop the novel coronavirus from entering host cells. The drug could serve to prevent severe cases of…

A new poll has found that parents are weighing up the potential risks and benefits of celebrating Thanksgiving with extended family during the pandemic, and deciding that keeping up with tradition may be worth the…

A survey finds that the coronavirus pandemic is having a troubling effect on the psychological health of young adults in the United States.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our…