Numerous theories exist around the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, but none has yet been proven. Parts of the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are so unusual that it has given rise to conspiracy theories that the…
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COVID-19: What is monoclonal antibody therapy?
In this feature, we look at the benefits of globally authorized monoclonal antibody treatments, along with some potential safety concerns and challenges in implementation. As countries continue to roll out vaccines to prevent COVID-19 and achieve herd immunity, scientists continue…
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6 myths about tuberculosis
March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day, so in today’s edition of our Medical Myths series, we will focus on some of the misunderstandings associated with tuberculosis (TB). We cover the role of genetics, treatment, transmission, and more. TB is a…
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1 year of COVID-19 in a critical care department
As we reach the 1st anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medical News Today contacted a number of healthcare professionals. We asked them to provide an insight into the last 12 months. In this feature, we hear from Dr. James Evans,…
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Healthcare workers have 7 times the risk of severe COVID-19
A study of severe COVID-19 in the United Kingdom reveals the risk that healthcare workers take to help others. A new study in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine examines the risks that “essential” and “nonessential” British workers will develop…
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How gut microbes contribute to good sleep
Intestinal health has a close connection with healthy brain function. New research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan suggests that gut bacteria may also influence normal sleep patterns by helping create important chemical messengers in the brain, such as…
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Low-income Black people in US hit hardest by shutdowns
A study reveals the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 shutdowns on low-income Black households. In the United States, COVID-19 has struck communities of color with far deadlier force than any other segment of the U.S. population. According to the Centers…
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What will the US election mean for older adults' (mental) health?
Briana Mezuk, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, as well as the co-director of the University’s Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health. In this opinion piece, she…
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COVID-19: Can we tackle the root cause of inflammation?
Researchers in Spain and the United States have proposed that an existing drug may help prevent an excessive, life threatening immune reaction to SARS-CoV-2 in susceptible individuals. In people with severe COVID-19, which is the disease that SARS-CoV-2 causes, “hyperinflammation”…
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What are the neurological complications of COVID-19?
A new report of COVID-19 patients referred to a neurological hospital in the United Kingdom describes complications including delirium, brain inflammation, and stroke. Viral infections can impact the brain, even if the virus has not directly infected brain tissue. For…
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