What you need to know about XBB.1.5, the latest omicron variant
Four weeks ago, the XBB.1.5 variant caused less than 10% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Now it causes more than 25% of them.
People with mild infections get rid of most long COVID symptoms within 1 year
Tens of millions of people worldwide suffered from long COVID after recovering from their initial COVID-19 infection. But how long these symptoms can last has remained...
Super contagious new Omicron subvariant will spark another wave, experts say
The COVID-19 subvariant XXB.1.5 is spreading so fast that the World Health Organization on Friday advised people to wear masks in certain situations.
New variant can increase risk of long COVID, study finds
In a report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), scientists found that 30% of long COVID sufferers have had symptoms for more than...
Scientists find new way to treat smell loss in long COVID
According to a 2022 survey, about 15% of people who experienced smell loss from COVID-19 continued to have problems six months later.
That's roughly 9...
Bivalent COVID vaccines have now been in use for a few months – here’s...
We’ve been using bivalent boosters in the real world for a few months, we’re starting to gather some evidence on how well they’re working against omicron.
Most long COVID symptoms disappear within a year after mild infection
In a study from KI Research Institute and elsewhere, scientists found most symptoms or conditions that develop after mild COVID-19 infection lingers for several...
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.