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...
COVID-19 can cause vascular damage to the heart
In a new study from the University of Göttingen, researchers found big changes in the heart muscle tissue of people who died from COVID-19.
They...
Omicron can evade immune protection provided by vaccines
In a new study from Columbia University and elsewhere, researchers found more evidence that the omicron variant can evade the immune protection conferred by...
How people with cancer can navigate COVID-19 for the holidays
The number of people diagnosed and hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States surging.
Kevin Billingsley, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Yale Cancer Center,...
This blood test could predict severe and fatal COVID
In a new study from the University of York, researchers have identified unique "indicators" in the blood of patients with severe and fatal COVID.
This...
Scientists develop a new COVID-19 vaccine to fight variants
In a new study from the University of Western Ontario, researchers are working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that shows promise in inducing a...
Omicron may be less likely to cause severe disease
In a new study from the University of Cambridge, researchers found Omicron may be much better at evading vaccine-induced immunity, but less likely to...
Windy days may be good against covid-19
While it may not be the season for beach-going and barbecues, people continue to work and gather outside in many settings.
Is that cause for...
4 things to know about COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Recent increases in COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations and uncertainty about the risks posed by the omicron variant have placed emphasis on the essential...
Scientists find most effective face-mask practices to reduce spread of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found provide guidance for increasing the effectiveness of face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The findings identify specific...