Public Health

Scientists find the cause of persistent breathlessness after COVID-19

In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following...

Scientists find possible new treatment for COVID-19

In a new study from Cedars-Sinai, researchers found a potential new therapy for COVID-19: a biologic substance created by reengineered human skin cells. They found...

COVID-19 booster provides stronger, longer protection than original vaccines

In a recent study, researchers found COVID-19 booster shots trigger much stronger and longer protection than full vaccination with two doses of the Pfizer...

Returning to life without masks in Chicago

Now that Chicago and Illinois no longer require masks in many places, you may be wondering how to re-enter the world again. We wanted to...

People with heart defects at greater risk for severe COVID-19

In a new study from the CDC, researchers found people hospitalized with COVID-19 were up to twice as likely to die or be critically...

Scientists find how COVID-19 can affect brain health

In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found that even a mild case of COVID-19 might have damage to the brain. They...

Cancer and booster shot: What you need to know

Who should get an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? People with certain cancers and those who are receiving treatment that suppresses the immune system...

Previous common cold may cause worse COVID infections

At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, people were hopeful that pre-existing immunity to the common cold could protect you from COVID. But in a...

Fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines can bring benefits, study finds

In a new study, researchers call for the testing of fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines to stretch the supply and accelerate global vaccination against...

Scientists develop a new drug to fight COVID-19

In a new study from the University of Münster, researchers found a new a drug candidate against SARS-CoV-2 infections. This could constitute the basis for...