Meet the man who spent 75 days in the hospital with COVID-19
In April 2020, 26-year-old Andrew Ackerman couldn't seem to kick a bad sinus infection. Providers at an urgent care told him he just needed...
New COVID-19 vaccine could produce robust antibodies
In a new study from the City of Hope, researchers found a COVID-19 investigational vaccine produced a robust neutralizing antibody and T cell response...
These drugs work well against BA.2 Omicron variant
In a new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, researchers found the antiviral therapies remdesivir, molnupiravir, and the active ingredient in Pfizer's Paxlovid pill...
New air filters could rapidly kill COVID-19 and other viruses
In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria,...
Continued dexamethasone may not improve COVID-19 outcomes
In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found in people hospitalized with COVID-19, continuing treatment with dexamethasone at discharge could not reduce 14-day...
Animal noses inspire new mask, air filter designs
Masks that protect against coronavirus can feel like a nuisance, especially while exercising.
A new 3D-printable mask design, inspired by animal noses, promises easy breathing...
Third COVID vaccine dose critical for preventing omicron, study finds
mRNA vaccines are highly effective in preventing COVID-19 associated hospital admissions related to the alpha, delta, and omicron variants.
In a new study, researchers found...
COVID-19 pandemic causes the blood pressure up among Americans
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to Americans.
It has caused high rates of death and illness, disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life.
It has...
Scientists find the cause of persistent breathlessness after COVID-19
In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following...
Scientists find possible new treatment for COVID-19
In a new study from Cedars-Sinai, researchers found a potential new therapy for COVID-19: a biologic substance created by reengineered human skin cells.
They found...