As COVID-19 spreads, scientists are unraveling the complexities of the disease and the virus behind it. One thing they’ve discovered is a particular mechanism that could explain why there are those among us, like the elderly and people with chronic disease, who are more vulnerable to infection, as well as provide clues to help them. […]

You know the mantra for how to avoid getting sick this winter: Wash your hands and wear a mask. And when the days start getting shorter, the temperature drops and cold and flu season kicks in, we could all use an immunity boost, COVID or no COVID. That’s where my favorite secret weapon comes in… Yes, […]

Sleep apnea is a progressive condition that causes a person to stop breathing during sleep, often multiple times a night. It’s linked to hypertension, stroke and heart failure. Now, researchers believe sleep apnea increases vulnerability for a serious COVID-19 infection partly because of how it affects blood oxygen levels…

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the US. And with the surge that experts warned us about last summer, researchers are increasingly turning to drugs and natural supplements already approved for use against other conditions to stem the tide. The latest? The supplement we all love to help us sleep appears to reduce the risk of testing positive…

None of the precautions we’re taking during the pandemic are fun. But they’re necessary. That’s because experts tell us that anyone could have and spread the virus that causes COVID-19 without knowing since asymptomatic cases make up a huge percentage of the infected population. Soon though, you may be able to cough into an app on your cellphone to check your status…

Live bacteria and viruses can live on the surface of face masks. To be clear — contagious bacteria and viruses. This means that every single time you reach up to adjust your mask, take it off or even pick it up to toss it in the wash, you’re could be coming in contact with the exact germs you’re trying to avoid. But a new mask with photosensitive dye may make it easier to stay safer from coronavirus…