Air pollution worsens COVID-19 outcomes, even in the fully vaccinated
In a study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, scientists found that exposure to poor air quality worsens patient outcomes in COVID-19,...
Should I get a COVID booster and flu shot at the same time?
Yes, you can get the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the same time, and actually, I recommend doing exactly that.
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Omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce severe COVID-19
In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found intravenous treatment with omega-3 fatty acids in older hospitalized patients in intensive care due to COVID-19...
Why the flu vaccine is more important than ever this year
While social distancing and wearing masks kept the 2021–2022 flu season milder than pre-pandemic levels, experts who expect flu cases to rise this year...
Scientists develop better asthma and COPD drugs with fewer side effects
Bronchodilators, the most common type of asthma-fighting drug, inhibit contractions of airway smooth muscle that are induced by stimulating receptors on the muscle's surface.
In...
Four easy ways to reduce your risk of severe COVID-19
In a study from CU Boulder, scientists found lifestyle choices—such as eating healthy, staying active as well as resting after exercise, and managing stress—may...
Breakthrough infections can increase immunity to COVID-19
In a study from Oregon Health & Science University, scientists found vaccine boosters and breakthrough infections following vaccination both provide a substantial and potentially...
COVID-19 increases risk of long-term brain problems
In a study from Washington University in St. Louis and elsewhere, scientists found those who have been infected with the virus are at increased...
Scientists find how COVID-19 damages the heart
In a study from the University of Queensland, scientists have discovered how COVID-19 damages the heart, opening the door to future treatments.
This initial study...
Depression, loneliness linked to higher hospitalization risk after COVID-19
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found people who reported in a survey that they felt worried, depressed, or lonely had a greater...