Common coronavirus infections cannot produce antibodies against COVID-19
Although SARS-CoV-2 has taken the world by storm, it's not the only coronavirus that can infect humans.
But unlike SARS-CoV-2, common human coronaviruses (HCoVs) generally...
This type of drug may help reduce ‘long COVID’ symptoms
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine found antihistamines may provide relief for the millions of people suffering from the painful, debilitating symptoms of...
Why diabetes is a big risk factor for severe COVID-19
More than 40% of hospitalized individuals with COVID-19 have diabetes. But why is having diabetes a major risk factor for a more serious COVID-19...
This antiviral drug could eliminate COVID-19 by day 3 of treatment
Scientists found that people taking the new anti-COVID drug molnupiravir eliminate SARS-CoV-2 virus by day three of starting therapy, while many participants who received...
People with ‘hybrid immunity’ have best COVID-19 protection
Scientists found that people with the "hybrid immunity" of having been both fully vaccinated and previously infected with COVID-19 have the strongest protection against...
Some people with asthma may have greater COVID-19 risk
Scientists from Imperial College London and elsewhere found that children and adults with asthma that is severe or poorly controlled are at greater risk...
After COVID-19, watch for these potential heart and brain problems
COVID-19 was full of surprises early on, causing mild problems in the short term for some people and serious complications for others.
Long term, it...
Any booster strategy is better than single J&J vaccine to prevent severe COVID-19
Scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention compared booster strategies for the millions of people who have received Johnson and Johnson...
Unhealthy lifestyles may increase your risk of severe COVID-19
Scientists from the University of Glasgow found unhealthy lifestyles are linked to a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
The research is published in BMC Infectious...
Second booster approved as option for additional protection against COVID-19
On March 29 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the use of a...