Common anti-inflammatory drugs may leave body open to viral attacks, study suggests

These Common Meds May Be Helping COVID Spread in Your Body, Scientists Say

A new COVID variant has landed in the U.S. after surging all spring in China, and scientists are warning that it's "more transmissible" than other strains of the virus that have been circulating. This could be especially dangerous news for those taking common anti-inflammatory drugs, as a new study has found that the medications can help the flu, COVID, and other viruses spread more easily in the body.RELATED: Doctors Warn "More Transmissible" C…

Scientists uncover 'hidden risk' of common drug that could leave millions vulnerable to Covid and influenza

A new Norwegian study has revealed that JAK inhibitors, commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs, may significantly increase patients' vulnerability to viral infections. The medications, used to treat conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, alopecia, and certain bone cancers, are known by brand names such as Xeljanz, Olumiant and Rinvoq.Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that these drugs can f…

Common anti-inflammatory drugs may leave body open to viral attacks, study suggests

Some medications used to treat autoimmune diseases may also make viral infections worse, new research suggests.