COVID-19 treatments are effective, new evidence shows
In two new studies, scientists provide up-to-date evidence on the effectiveness of both currently licensed and possible COVID-19 treatments under everyday conditions.
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Flu shot reduces death risk in people with heart failure
Scientists found that flu shots can save the lives of people with heart disease by reducing heart complications as well as preventing flu.
COVID-19 may be linked to Parkinson’s disease, study finds
Case reports of relatively young COVID-19 patients who developed Parkinson's disease within weeks of contracting the virus have led scientists to wonder if there...
Vaccines strongly reduce risk of long COVID
Being vaccinated with at least two doses of Pfizer vaccines dramatically reduces most of the long-term symptoms.
Scientists find new symptoms of long COVID
In a study from the University of Birmingham, scientists found long COVID sufferers have experienced a wider set of symptoms than previously thought including...
Why haven’t I had COVID yet?
Throughout the pandemic, Australia has recorded 10.4 million cases of COVID-19, with the majority occurring this year.
High blood pressure linked to higher risk for severe COVID-19
Your blood pressure is made up of two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the ventricles pump blood out of the...
XBB and BQ.1: what we know about these two omicrons cousins
In late October, the UK Health Security Agency assigned variant designations to two new omicron “grandchildren”: BQ.1 and XBB.
Influenza and COVID-19: What’s in store for the fall/winter respiratory virus season?
Public health experts in the Northern Hemisphere are predicting a fall/winter respiratory virus season for the ages — one that highlights the importance of...
Flu, COVID-19, and similar vaccines may affect heart health
How viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2 as well as their associated vaccines may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.