HEALTH
High Blood Sugar Linked To Increased Risk Of COVID-19 Death
A new study in China links abnormally high blood sugar with a higher risk of death in COVID-19 patients not previously diagnosed with diabetes.
Some Uninfected People Have T-Cell Immunity To COVID-19
Researchers were surprised to find memory T-cells in people with no history of SARS, COVID-19, or contact with SARS or COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus Antibodies Faded Quickly In Asymptomatic COVID-19: Study
Antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus faded within two to three months after infection in asymptomatic patients, finds a Chinese study.
The Unique Genetics Of Diabetes In East Asians
Researchers have found 61 new genetic variants that are linked to type 2 diabetes in East Asians, which could help to personalize treatment for the chronic disease.
Young Chinese Doctors Face COVID-19 Mental Health Toll
A survey of young Chinese doctors has shown evidence of the mental toll faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic.
Wearing Face Masks At Home May Reduce COVID-19 Spread
Wearing face masks, disinfection and social distancing in households might help ward off COVID-19 spread among family members, an observational study suggests.
Breastfeeding Can Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
A study from South Korea shows that breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of maternal postpartum diabetes, even years after stopping lactation.
Hydroxychloroquine Ineffective Against COVID-19
Two studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine does not improve outcomes for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
These Three Biomarkers May Predict COVID-19 Death Risk: Study
A machine learning model developed by Wuhan scientists predicted the death of COVID-19 patients ten days in advance of their outcomes with more than 90 percent accuracy.
