Scientists find vitamin D may reduce inflammation
In a new study from Purdue University, researchers found how vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation caused by immune cells that might be relevant...
How long can COVID-19 antibodies stay in your body?
In a recent study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers looked at the antibodies of 38 patients and healthcare workers in St Thomas’ Hospital who were...
Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect omicron?
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests are getting harder to find leading up to the Christmas holiday.
Adding to the confusion, new preliminary information that suggests some...
All adults should get additional COVID-19 vaccine, especially in light of Omicron variant
As the Omicron variant spreads, COVID-19 vaccination is more important than ever.
Recently, the CDC extended recommendations for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines to...
Why mRNA vaccines can fight severe COVID-19 effectively
The first two vaccines created with mRNA vaccine technology—the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines—are arguably two of the most effective COVID vaccines developed to...
How to navigate the holidays if you’re immunocompromised
We hoped the holidays might look different this year.
But with Michigan and many other states struggling to manage COVID-19 surges and the arrival of...
Immune memory less durable after severe COVID-19
In a new study from The University of Texas, researchers found infection-fighting B cells retain better memory of the coronavirus spike protein in patients...
How to fight seasonal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic
While some welcome the changing leaves of fall and fresh snow of winter, others find themselves having difficulty waking in the morning, experiencing daytime...
Dominant COVID Alpha variant evolved to evade our innate immune system
In a new study from UCL and elsewhere, researchers found the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant mutated to evade our 'innate immune system', helping establish...
Why children much less likely to get severe COVID-19
In a new study from University College London, researchers found fundamental differences in the immune response of adults and children can help to explain...