A third of people with long COVID suffer persistent smell loss
In a study from the University of East Anglia, scientists found smell loss is one of the most prevalent symptoms of long COVID.
A majority of Americans have not got the latest COVID booster
In a new survey from the COVID States Project, scientists found that nearly half of American adults reported having been infected with COVID-19 at least...
Scientists find a cause of COVID-19 reinfection
In a study from Imperial College London, scientists found that antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, while antibodies found...
How to protect your family from fraudulent flu products
The fall and winter flu season may bring out dishonest sellers hawking fraudulent products to unsuspecting consumers.
Over 30% of older people get new diseases after COVID infection
A recent study from Optum Labs in Minnetonka found almost a third (32 of every 100) of older adults infected with COVID-19 developed at...
COVID-19 in 2022: A year-end wrap-up
Omicron overstayed its welcome. At-home COVID-19 testing was routine. The bivalent booster arrived.
The past 12 months also saw the U.S. surpass more than a million...
Scientists discover a cause of long COVID fatigue
The diagnosis and treatment of long COVID syndrome (LCS) are still very difficult, and there is only a little knowledge about the factors causing...
COVID-19 vaccination more effective than natural immunity
People of all age groups benefited significantly more from vaccination than natural immunity acquired from a previous COVID infection.
As viral infections skyrocket, masks are still a tried-and-true way to help keep yourself...
Viruses that have been unusually scarce over the past three years are reappearing at remarkably high levels, sparking a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Fatty liver disease linked to COVID-19, study finds
Metabolic dysfunction associated with fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects one-in-four adults and nearly one-in-10 children worldwide. Globally, NAFLD is the most frequent kind of...