Risks vs. benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine you need to know
The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic.
While people with medical conditions may be concerned...
It’s time to make the most of masks. Here are 11 ways to do...
If you haven’t been wearing a mask regularly, now’s the time to start – and if you’re already in the habit, now’s the time to...
Common painkillers can boost or suppress COVID-19 depending on timing
In a new study, researchers found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce both antibody and inflammatory responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
They found taking NSAIDs...
Scientists find big differences between mild vs. severe COVID-19 cases
A big question on people's minds these days: How long does immunity to SARS-CoV-2 last following infection?
In a new study, researchers found an interesting...
This depression drug may protect you from severe COVID-19
In a recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, researchers found that the antidepressant fluvoxamine seems to prevent COVID-19...
Why the COVID-19 variants are so dangerous and how to stop them spreading
With new, more infectious variants of COVID-19 detected around the world, and at New Zealand’s border, the risk of further level 3 or 4...
PTSD linked to COVID-19 pandemic fears
Even at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, people around the world became more fearful of what could happen to them or...
This drug combo may help treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that treatment with drugs bamlanivimab and etesevimab, but not monotherapy with bamlanivimab, is linked to a reduction in...
New COVID-19 testing strategy could lead to fewer infections
In a new study, researchers developed a new algorithm that could help leaders make better decisions on how many symptomatic and asymptomatic people to...
This study shows 7 different ‘disease forms’ in mild COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that there are 7 “forms of disease” in COVID-19 with mild disease course and that the disease leaves...