Public Health

How to stay safe if you travel during spring break

Millions of people pack airports and planes over spring break at a time when only 25 percent of the population has received at least...

This cancer drug may reduce toxicity of COVID-19 virus

In a new study, researchers identified the most toxic proteins made by SARS-COV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—and then used an FDA-approved cancer drug selinexor...

COVID vaccines and breast cancer screening: What you need to know

The foremost network of cancer centers in the United States is recommending that people wait to get certain imaging such as mammograms until four...

Many people with mild COVID-19 show cognitive problems

In a new study, researchers found more evidence of cognitive dysfunction in many "long haul," non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The research was conducted by a team...

New COVID vaccines may offer broad protection from coronaviruses

In a new study, researchers developed a COVID-19 vaccine that could provide protection against both existing and future strains of the COVID-19 virus, and...

Scientists develop better drug to treat COVID-19

In a new study, researchers developed a double antibody that targets two sites of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, thereby preventing the virus from mutating to...

Scientists find new COVID-19 drug is successful in lab

In a recent study at Rush University Medical Center, researchers found that a new potential therapy for COVID-19 has shown success in preventing the...

Flu shot linked to fewer, less severe COVID-19 cases

In a new study, researchers found that people who received a flu shot last flu season were much less likely to test positive for...

These 3 common antiviral drugs may effectively fight COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that three commonly used antiviral and antimalarial drugs may be effective at preventing replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus...

Stress may increase your risk of severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that feeling burned out may increase the risk for COVID-19 and more severe illness. They found that lack of...