Public Health

This study finds the root cause of ‘long COVID’

In a recent study published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, researchers found that patients with long COVID syndrome continue to have higher...

Scientists develop a new COVID vaccine for older people

Despite great progress with SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, there is still a need for more effective vaccine strategies in older adults, who tend to have weaker...

Do you need a COVID-19 booster shot?

In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found if you got the COVID-19 shots back in early spring, your antibodies are...

This study shows the cause of deadly organ damage in COVID-19

In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers found abnormal crosstalk between blood platelets and cells lining blood vessels is one cause of...

People can lose 80% of their COVID-19 immunity 6 months after Pfizer shot

In a recent study, researchers found that COVID-19 antibodies produced by the Pfizer vaccine decreased sharply in senior nursing home residents and their caregivers...

Flu season during COVID pandemic: What you need to know

For the second straight year, flu season is emerging against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the number of flu cases was relatively low...

This drug can offer much-needed COVID-19 protection

In a new study from the University of Virginia, researchers found an antibody cocktail could offer long-lasting protection from COVID-19. The cocktail, manufactured by Regeneron...

40% of COVID-19 survivors have a new disability, study finds

In a new study from Monash University, researchers found six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and...

This study shows a new risk factor for severe COVID-19

In a recent study published in Current Issues in Molecular Biology, researchers found a protein that may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19. The...

Why obesity increases heart damage in COVID-19

In a new study from a Colombian university, researchers found why obesity increases risk of heart complications in COVID-19. In COVID-19 patients, obesity is the...