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With US deaths from COVID-19 recently surpassing 500,000, there are 111 million confirmed cases worldwide. Fortunately, COVID-19 vaccination is also on the rise, with more than 63 million doses administered in the United States. Cases of COVID-19 were first reported in January…

Israeli researchers find breakthrough using EXO-CD24 for COVID-19. The COVID-19 virus continues to spread, with more than 105.8 million cases confirmed worldwide. Scientists and researchers have been working to rapidly develop a vaccine. COVID-19 patients usually experience symptoms like the flu: fever,…

Study examines whether travel restrictions help prevent spread of COVID-19. After the initial pandemic declaration in March 2020, pharmaceutical companies rushed to research and create a vaccine. In the meantime, many countries implemented international travel restrictions in hopes that they would delay…

Study investigates connection between social distancing and increased fall risk for the elderly. Falls are the number one cause of death and injury in the elderly. In 2019 up to 40% of the elderly experienced a fall. Falls usually lead to bumps…

New study suggests reproductive hormones may play a protective role against COVID. As of August 2020, worldwide deaths due to COVID-19 totaled over 770,000. However, the virus does not randomly pick its victims. Certain risk factors make a person more likely to…

Research indicates a possible link between sleep apnea and COVID-19 risk. In the United States, more than 18 million people suffer from sleep apnea, a disorder that makes it difficult to breathe while sleeping. Sleep apnea can lead to poor sleep hygiene…

Study examines how COVID-19 lockdown affected New Zealanders. The COVID-19 pandemic has markedly changed the way people are living their everyday life. Grocery pick-up, remote work, mask-wearing, virtual school, and social distances are some of the new norms of this post-pandemic lifestyle.…