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...
COVID patients taking this depression drug have lower death risk
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that people taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), particularly fluoxetine,...
Brain changes may fuel anxiety in ‘long COVID’
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found biomarkers of neuron damage and brain inflammation in the blood are associated with brain function...
Scientists find rogue antibodies linked to severe COVID-19 illness
In a new study supported by NIH, researchers found the “rogue antibodies” linked to severe illness. They may help explain mechanisms associated with severe...
COVID-19 booster provides stronger, longer protection than original vaccines
In a recent study, researchers found COVID-19 booster shots trigger much stronger and longer protection than full vaccination with two doses of the Pfizer...
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...