A new drug to treat both COVID-19 and cancer
Vaccination can provide life-saving protection against COVID-19.
But scientists are still searching for ways to treat severe infections, including in people who cannot get vaccinated...
Where is the next COVID variant pi? Why omicron is continuing to dominate
What does it take for a new variant to earn a Greek letter for a name, and are we ever going to see omicron replaced?
Colds, flu and COVID: how diet and lifestyle can boost your immune system
There are many things we can do to support our immune system and even improve its function.
Dual COVID and flu vaccination can reduce your infection risk
In a study from the University of North Florida and elsewhere, scientists found dual COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations are linked to reduced infection...
Scientists find how to predict long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists designed a mathematical model that can predict the course of vaccine-induced immunity against COVID-19 in different patient populations over the long term.
This COVID-19 vaccine may prevent brain damage caused by infection
The pathology of the respiratory system is the main impact of COVID-19.
But many people also have neurological symptoms, such as loss of smell (anosmia),...
COVID-19 may change the body’s response to flu, study finds
Scientists found COVID-19 may change the body’s response to other threats. But this depends on your sex.
Scientists find the cause of loss of smell in long COVID
In a study from Duke University, scientists found an ongoing immune assault on olfactory nerve cells and an associated decline in the number of...
COVID-19 may affect your gut health in this way
Acute infection disrupts a healthy balance between good and bad microbes in the gut, especially with antibiotic treatment.
How hand size affects your risk of severe COVID-19
Although it is generally seen as a mild disease in most patients, in some cases COVID progresses to acute illness, causing hospitalization.
A recent from...