Low testosterone may boost risk of COVID-19 hospitalization

Men with low testosterone have a higher risk of hospitalization due to COVID, research finds. Hormone replacement therapy may shield them from severe disease.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Sept. 7, 2022 ~7 min

Even mild COVID has lingering effects on young adults

After COVID-19, young people have increased cholesterol, high body mass index, and less physical stamina for a time, research finds.

U. Zurich • futurity
Sept. 7, 2022 ~5 min


Coating keeps killing viruses and bacteria for months

A coating derived from tea tree and cinnamon oils quickly kills bacteria and viruses like SARS-CoV-2, E. coli, and MRSA and keeps killing them for months.

Gabe Cherry-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 26, 2022 ~7 min

COVID distress upped vax rates, but not distancing

People more distressed during the COVID-19 pandemic were less likely to follow distancing guidelines, but more likely to get vaccinated.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Aug. 26, 2022 ~7 min

Use 2 big rubber bands to majorly improve a surgical mask

Hacking a surgical mask with two eight-inch rubber bands can "has the potential to save lives and preserve wellness," say researchers.

U. Michigan • futurity
Aug. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Use 2 big rubber bands to majorly improve a surgical mask

Hacking a surgical mask with two eight-inch rubber bands can "has the potential to save lives and preserve wellness," say researchers.

U. Michigan • futurity
Aug. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Many people lost sense of time during COVID pandemic

The COVID pandemic altered many people's sense of time, leading to trouble keeping track of days and feeling that hours either rushed by or slowed down.

Heather Shannon-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 24, 2022 ~4 min

Type 2 diabetes in kids spiked during COVID pandemic

Researchers report a jump in rates of type 2 diabetes among kids during COVID. A shutdown of school activities and sports may help explain why.

Kim Polyniak-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Aug. 23, 2022 ~7 min


After mandates, more nursing home staff got COVID vax

COVID-19 vaccine mandates were associated with more nursing home staff getting the jab, but not more choosing to leave their jobs rather than comply.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
Aug. 23, 2022 ~6 min

Which grocery shopping option generates the most emissions?

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people use the grocery store. But which option is the worst—and best—for the environment? A new study has answers.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 11, 2022 ~7 min

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