People hospitalized with omicron face similar risks to those with delta
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found that patients hospitalized with the omicron or delta variants of COVID-19 required similar levels of respiratory support and intensive...
No evidence showing ivermectin effectively against COVID-19, study finds
In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers found even though clinical trials haven’t shown oral ivermectin works against COVID-19, doctors continue to prescribe ivermectin.
They...
COVID-19 vaccines not linked with fertility issues
Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19. But some people have concerns about rumored side effects.
This includes whether the vaccines affect...
Even partially vaccinated people have lower death risk in COVID-19
Scientists from the University of Toronto found that even when COVID-19 vaccines fail to prevent hospitalization, they appear to strongly lower the risk of...
This asthma drug may help reduce COVID-19, scientists find
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science found that a drug used to treat asthma and allergies can bind to and block a crucial...
Vitamin D3 could help people fight against COVID-19, study confirms
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology, researchers found that vitamin D3 could balance people’s immune systems and help strengthen defenses against viral...
This approach to COVID-19 booster vaccination offers best protection
Scientists from Universidad del Desarrollo found that the mix-and-match approach to COVID-19 booster vaccination offers the best protection.
They showed that giving a different type...
Only 1 in 4 feels fully recovered from COVID-19 after one year
Scientists from the University of Leicester found that one year after having COVID-19, only around one in four patients feel fully well again.
They found...
Long COVID can affect mind, body, employment, and quality of life for at least...
Scientists from Mount Sinai found that patients experiencing ‘long COVID’ may have symptoms for at least 12 months after initial COVID-19 infection.
It significantly and...
Women with ‘long COVID’ have more symptoms
Scientists from the University of Parma found that women with Long COVID-19 syndrome were more symptomatic than men.
Women were much more likely to experience...