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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.

New study makes vaccines more effective to fight flu, COVID-19 and HIV

Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a new nanoparticle platform that could significantly improve the effectiveness of existing vaccines, including those for influenza, COVID-19,...

Researchers develop new nasal spray treatment and vaccine for flu and coronaviruses

A team of researchers from the University of Houston has made significant strides in the fight against respiratory viruses, including the flu and various...

People have lower risks of heart attacks and strokes after COVID-19 vaccination

A study published in Nature Communications has found that the rates of heart attacks and strokes decreased after COVID-19 vaccination compared to before or...

Scientists unravel COVID’s most mysterious pediatric complication

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, some children fought off the virus with few, if any, symptoms, only to suffer severe organ failure weeks later. This...

Scientists uncover cause of Covid-19 diarrhea, pointing to potential treatments

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered how COVID-19 causes diarrhea, offering clues for potential treatments. By using human stem cells to create a "mini...

Scientists discover COVID-19 virus widespread in Virginia wildlife

New research shows that the COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2, is widespread among wildlife in Virginia. Researchers found the virus in six common backyard species and detected...

COVID, flu and RSV: What to know about who should get vaccinated and when

It has been more than a year since the World Health Organization declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. But while the virus no longer...

Nasal vaccines could be key to stopping COVID spread, new study finds

COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly and saved millions of lives, but they couldn't completely stop the virus from spreading. A new study with hamsters suggests...

New study shows autoimmunity may drive long COVID Symptoms

Scientists are uncovering more about why some people suffer from Long COVID, a condition with lingering symptoms after recovering from COVID-19. New research suggests that...

COVID-19 vaccination may increase risk for urinary tract problems

A study published online on June 24 in Frontiers in Medicine suggests that COVID-19 vaccination might cause some side effects related to the lower...