Men and people with severe illnesses were more likely to develop the condition within a year. But the data does not prove that the coronavirus causes diabetes.
Author: Roni Caryn Rabin
Global Declines in Maternal Mortality Have Stalled
Death rates in the United States have increased in recent years, as they have in Europe, the W.H.O. reported.
As the Pandemic Drags On, Americans Struggle for New Balance
As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty.
An Abortion Ban With Unexpected Consequences for Older Mothers
Older women are more likely to carry fetuses with genetic disorders that often can’t be detected until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beyond the limit set in a Senate proposal.
US Life Expectancy Falls Again in ‘Historic’ Setback
The decline during the pandemic is the sharpest in nearly 100 years, hitting Native American and Alaska Native communities particularly hard.
How the Coronavirus Steals the Sense of Smell
The virus does not infect nerve cells that detect odors, researchers have found. Instead, it attacks nearby supporting cells.
Kidneys From a Genetically Altered Pig Are Implanted in a Brain-Dead Patient
Surgeons at the University of Alabama at Birmingham said they hoped to start clinical trials with kidney patients later this year.
The Coronavirus Attacks Fat Tissue, Scientists Find
The research may help explain why people who are overweight and obese have been at higher risk of severe illness and death from Covid.
The Pandemic Has Your Blood Pressure Rising? You’re Not Alone.
Average blood pressure readings increased as the coronavirus spread, new research suggests. The finding portends medical repercussions far beyond Covid-19.