5 reasons to get the flu shot—especially this year
It’s a powerful tool against flu and, indirectly, COVID-19.
This fall, COVID-19 and the flu will circulate in the United States at the same time,...
Mothers with COVID-19 rarely transmit virus to their newborns, says study
Mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infection rarely transmit the virus to their newborns when basic infection-control practices are followed, according to a new study by researchers...
Scientists find cure for rare inflammatory bowel disease
A rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, according to University of Manchester and Manchester...
Sudden permanent hearing loss linked to COVID-19, study shows
Although uncommon, sudden permanent hearing loss seems to be linked to COVID-19 infection in some people, warn doctors, reporting the first UK case in...
12 best ways to prevent COVID-19 infection, according to Yale
It's been many months since COVID-19 upended our lives.
We've adjusted to wearing masks, social distancing, constantly our washing hands, and working and learning remotely.
But...
COVID-19 often causes brain injuries, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that without directly invading the brain or nerves, the virus responsible for COVID-19 causes potentially damaging neurological injuries...
How much do you know about blood clots? Probably not enough
Blood clots in the veins – particularly those that break off and travel to the lungs – can be fatal and have become increasingly...
COVID-19 symptoms may have a unique order, study shows
In a recent study at the University of Southern California, researchers found the likely order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear: fever, cough, muscle pain,...
This study shows a better way to predict heart attacks
Calcium is part of the fatty plaque that builds up in arteries supplying blood to the heart and brain and can lead to blockages,...
How to communicate clearly while wearing a face covering
Wearing a face covering is an important part of keeping you and others healthy right now.
But they can also make talking to those around...