People with mild COVID-19 should use antiviral drug, WHO strongly recommends
Scientists from WHO suggest that Pfizer's oral antiviral drug (a combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets) is strongly recommended for people with non-severe COVID-19...
COVID-19 directly infects and damages human kidney, study finds
Scientists from Duke University found that the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, can directly infect a specialized type of kidney cell.
The discovery helps explain...
To mask, or not to mask? Let’s check some experts’ opinions
A federal judge struck down the government’s transportation mask mandate on Monday, making face coverings optional for passengers and employees.
Four major airlines immediately revoked...
Nearly 50% of COVID-19 survivors have ‘long COVID’ symptoms, study finds
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that around the world, 43 percent of those infected with COVID-19 experienced post-COVID conditions.
They looked at data...
COVID-19 infection gives people strong and long-lasting protection
Scientists from Providence found the level of protection granted by a prior COVID-19 infection among unvaccinated people was on par with the level of...
Your smartwatch can track your response to COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists from Scripps Research found how data from wearable sensors, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, can track a person's physiological response to the...
Pneumonia from COVID-19 can increase dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Missouri found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with other...
1 in 3 COVID-19 patients develop ‘Long COVID’, study shows
Scientists from UCLA found that 30% of people treated for COVID-19 developed Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), most commonly known as "Long COVID."
In...
People use fewer prescription drugs due to marijuana access
Scientists from Cornell found that the legalization of recreational marijuana reduces the demand for costly prescription drugs through state Medicaid programs.
They found when states...
COVID-19 virus can be found in gut 7 months after infection
Scientists from Stanford University found that the coronavirus can infect the intestinal tract for weeks and months after people have cleared the bug from...