Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

'Mini lungs' research leads to multiple COVID-19 discoveries

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys, University of California San Diego and their international collaborators have reported that more types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, including those ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Summer COVID surge isn't cause for alarm, experts say

President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra this week became prime examples of the nation's newest COVID-19 wave, and although it's unclear what variant they're infected with, infectious disease ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Link found between kneecap shape and debilitating joint disease

The shape of a person's kneecap could be an indicator of whether they're more at risk of developing osteoarthritis, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What to know about Legionnaires' disease

Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. While most people exposed to the bacteria don't get sick, some people are at higher risk of infection and potentially serious illness.