A healthy lifestyle may reduce risk of long COVID
Women who followed most aspects of a healthy lifestyle had about half the risk of long COVID compare with women without any healthy lifestyle factors.
Scientists find new way to prevent the common cold
In a study from Northeastern University, scientists found a new way to prevent the common cold (and maybe COVID-19).
They focused on the crucial question...
What you need to know about XBB.1.5, COVID’s latest variant
A subvariant of Omicron, XBB.1.5 spreading fast and on track to be the country's most dominant version of the virus.
Loss of muscle in COVID-19 may harm you in the long run
The more muscle mass is lost during hospitalization for COVID-19, the greater the likelihood of developing persistent symptoms of the disease.
COVID infection and vaccination linked to heart disease
A recent study from Cedars-Sinai confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link between...
Long-lasting symptoms are common 3 months after COVID-19 positive
In a study from Yale University, scientists found long-lasting symptoms are common 3 months after testing for COVID-19.
They compared new and ongoing symptoms and...
How COVID-19 can harm your gut health
Scientists found that COVID-19 can disrupt the gut’s microbes and allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream.
Why COVID-19 kills more men than women
From the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists found that men are more susceptible to severe infections of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with increased...
COVID-19 infection could harm bladder health
Overactive bladder, also called OAB, causes a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control.
People may feel like they need to...
FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s key science advisory panel, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, met on Jan. 26, 2023, to...