Returning to life without masks in Chicago
Now that Chicago and Illinois no longer require masks in many places, you may be wondering how to re-enter the world again.
We wanted to...
People with heart defects at greater risk for severe COVID-19
In a new study from the CDC, researchers found people hospitalized with COVID-19 were up to twice as likely to die or be critically...
Cancer and booster shot: What you need to know
Who should get an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?
People with certain cancers and those who are receiving treatment that suppresses the immune system...
mRNA COVID-19 vaccine side effects are mild and temporary, study finds
In a new study from CDC, researchers reviewed adverse events following vaccination against COVID-19 with mRNA vaccines in the U.S.
They found that for more...
Fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines can bring benefits, study finds
In a new study, researchers call for the testing of fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines to stretch the supply and accelerate global vaccination against...
COVID -19 patients could have different variants in different parts of the body
COVID-19 continues to sweep the world causing hospitalizations and deaths.
Successive variants of concern (VoC) replaced the original virus.
They are increasingly escaping immune protection offered...
WHO recommends antiviral drug for people with non-severe COVID-19
In a new WHO guideline, the antiviral drug molnupiravir is conditionally recommended for patients with non-severe COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of...
Some common pain and fever drugs may increase risk of COVID-19 infection
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that some of the most common pain and fever medicines might increase vulnerability...
Pfizer vaccine much less effective in children aged 5-11, study finds
In a new study from the New York State Department of Health, researchers found that Pfizer's COVID vaccine is far less powerful at preventing...
Pfizer, Moderna and Sputnik V vaccine induce better than natural immunity from mild COVID
In a new study from Skoltech, researchers examined the effect of coronavirus immunization with three popular vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer, and the Russian Sputnik V.
They...