Probiotics could help prevent COVID-19, study finds
In recent years, the world has been grappling with the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Amidst rising hospital admissions and deaths in the US, especially as...
More Americans could benefit from Paxlovid for COVID infection
One of the best tools for preventing severe complications from COVID infection is the prescription antiviral drug Paxlovid.
But not nearly as many people who...
Scientists find new way to treat long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome
A recent study by the University of Otago has brought hope to those suffering from long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
This pilot...
Why you should feed both a cold and a fever
Respiratory viruses like rhinovirus (the cause of the common cold), flu and SARS-CoV-2 make the rounds during the winter season, and many people claim...
Nasal spray vaccine may prevent COVID-19 more effectively
A groundbreaking study has unveiled a promising intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 that offers improved and prolonged immunity compared to traditional injection methods.
This novel approach,...
Scientists develop innovative therapy battles flu and protect lungs
Researchers at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of severe influenza and other respiratory viruses.
Under the...
A how-to guide to COVID treatments
As a surge in COVID cases spurred in part by low rates of vaccination with the updated 2023-2024 vaccine, winter gathering, and the new...
Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
It's easy to be complacent about COVID-19. Most people experience only mild issues – fever and coughing, maybe congestion and shortness of breath.
But the...
The evolution of COVID-19: overcoming human immunity
Recent research from UCL has brought new insights into the ever-evolving battle between human immunity and SARS-CoV-2, mainly focusing on the latest variants, such...
New nasal drops show promise in protecting against COVID-19
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have made a significant breakthrough in COVID-19 prevention with the development of nasal drops containing IgA antibodies.
Published in PNAS,...