New nasal vaccine could prevent COVID-19 more effectively
Scientists have developed a new nasal vaccination strategy that induces potent lung immunity and protection against the COVID-19 virus.
Why experts predict a milder winter for COVID-19
The winter forecast for COVID-19 looks to be the mildest yet, say experts from Northeastern University.
When you should test for COVID before Thanksgiving
Whether you’ve signed up to bring mashed potatoes to Thanksgiving dinner, rapid tests for COVID-19 should be among your holiday preparations.
Scientists find 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...
Nearly 90% of people living with long COVID have not returned to full health
In a study from University College Cork and elsewhere, scientists found that nearly 90% of those living with long COVID have not returned to...
Long-term effects of COVID-19 on people with diabetes
The genetic makeup of patients with diabetes or those predisposed to the disease makes them more prone to post-COVID inflammatory conditions.
Vitamin D level could determine COVID-19 severity
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin found that vitamin D can determine the severity of COVID-19.
The finding highlights the association between vitamin D...
Diabetes drug metformin linked to less severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists examined adults with type 2 diabetes who were taking metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication.
They...
Full vaccination lowers risk for heart disease, stroke after COVID-19
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with a lower risk for heart disease and stroke 31 to 120 days after COVID-19.
Why some people get severe COVID-19 while others don’t
A large number of people are currently contracting COVID-19. Fortunately, most of them are experiencing only mild symptoms, largely thanks to the high vaccination...