Public Health

1 in 3 COVID survivors has long-term symptoms, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that many patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 could become "long haulers," suffering symptoms months after they clear...

COVID-19 can spread during dental check, study shows

In a recent study at Imperial College London and King’s College London, researchers found that dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral...

Comparing COVID-19 vaccines: How are they different?

Even if you're still waiting for a vaccine, watching the first people get their COVID-19 vaccinations may have felt like a huge relief. As the...

This health problem may last up to 5 months after COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that people with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell and taste for up to five months after...

Prioritizing oldest for COVID-19 vaccines saves more lives, UC Berkley study finds

In a new study, researchers found that giving vaccine priority to those most at risk of dying from COVID-19 will save the maximum number...

This surgery could reduce risk of severe COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 70 % of U.S. adults are overweight or have obesity, which may increase...

This vitamin may help fight COVID-19, reduce inflammation

In a new study, researchers found that a small basic compound like vitamin B6 in bananas or fish could be key to a robust...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help people survive severe COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that people who took statins to lower cholesterol were approximately 50% less likely to die if hospitalized for...

Blood tests can detect severe COVID-19 early

When patients with COVID-19 arrive in emergency rooms, there are relatively few ways for doctors to predict which ones are more likely to become...

What’s safe once you’ve had your COVID-19 vaccine?

Carl Bradford's life got upended by the pandemic. The Vacaville, California, artist lost chances to exhibit at galleries. He's been unable to see his far-flung...