Extracts from two wild plants can inhibit COVID-19 virus, study finds
In a study from Emory University, scientists found two common wild plants contain extracts that inhibit the ability of the virus that causes COVID-19...
New drug could protect lungs from COVID-19, flu viruses
In a study from North Carolina State University, scientists have developed an inhalable powder that could protect lungs and airways from viral invasion by...
1 in 2 people with cancer may get long COVID, study finds
More than one in two cancer patients at a US cancer center experienced symptoms of long COVID-19 for more than six months after initial infection.
New treatment can reduce COVID-19 hospitalization risk by 50%
In a study from Toronto Center for Liver Disease and elsewhere, scientists found a single dose of the antiviral drug peginterferon lambda reduced by...
Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don’t
The question of whether and to what extent face masks work to prevent respiratory infections such as COVID and influenza has split the scientific...
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...