A team of European scientists say they have found two genetic variations that may show who is more likely to get very sick and die from the coronavirus, and they say they have also found a link to ...

Most humans fall into one of four blood groups — A, B, AB or O. Ordinarily, your blood type makes very little difference in your daily life except if you need to have a blood transfusion. Other WRAL ...

A growing body of evidence suggests those who have blood type O may be less likely to contract coronavirus and typically experience less severe symptoms when they do come down with the illness. While ...

A recent study appears to show a person’s blood type might indicate whether they will develop severe respiratory failure if they contract COVID-19. The study sequenced genomes of 1,600 COVID-19 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . COVID-19 hospitalization may be a risk equivalent to coronary artery disease for MI and stroke. Having type O ...

People infected with the COVID-19 virus in 2020 may have double the risk for future heart attacks, strokes or premature death from any cause up to three years later – even if they never showed signs ...

Why does COVID-19 seem to hit some much worse than others? Could blood type play a role? Dr. Douglas A. Drevets, the chief of infectious diseases at OU Medicine in Oklahoma City, said there is a clear ...

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? And is one better than the others? The short answer: No, ...

Your blood type affects everything, from a predisposition to certain diseases to your heart health. Knowing your blood type is important information that can come in handy during a medical emergency.