Scientists find new cause of inflammatory cytokine storm in COVID-19
In a study from HSS Research Institute, scientists found a mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 induces the inflammatory response in COVID-19 patient lungs, so-called "cytokine...
Scientists find strong risk of sensory loss in long COVID
In a study from Anglia Ruskin University, scientists found the extent of sensory loss among people suffering from long COVID.
Around 30% reported a decreased...
Nearly 25% of US young adults used mental health care during COVID pandemic
In a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, scientists found that the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic may have led...
Monkeypox spread could be monitored with wastewater, study suggests
Monkeypox, a virus that causes painful rashes and flu-like symptoms, is spreading rapidly throughout many parts of the world, including the U.S.
To get a...
New antiviral drug may block COVID-19 transmission
In a study from Gladstone Institutes, scientists found new antiviral drug may block COVID-19 transmission.
By the time you test positive for COVID-19, the SARS-CoV-2...
If you are vaccinated, breakthrough COVID infection may offer extra protection
In a study from Duke-NUS Medical School, scientists found long-lasting immune cells that specifically recognize the SARS-CoV-2 virus were found in the noses of...
COVID-19 infection linked to irregular heartbeat
In a Duke University Medical Center study, scientists found new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
AFib is a quivering...
A boost just in time for Fall: Updated COVID shots are now available
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Food Drug Administration announced the approval of a new and improved booster shot for COVID-19.
The new...
Vitamin D supplements are not linked to lower risk of COVID-19
In two studies from the UK and Norway, scientists found that boosting vitamin D levels in adults during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was not linked...
Psychological, not physical factors linked to long COVID, shows Harvard study
Psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness, before COVID-19 infection was associated with an increased risk of long COVID, according to...