Public Health

Obesity may increase the risk of ‘long COVID’

Some COVID-19 survivors can struggle with lingering medical problems for months. In a recent study published in the Journal of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, researchers...

Poor mental health may increase your COVID-19 infection risk

At the height of the pandemic, news and policy media focused on how the COVID-19 pandemic was contributing to poor mental health. However, few studies...

Face masks and COVID-19: What you need to know

To fight the spread of COVID-19, many places now require people to wear face masks. But the advice on wearing them has changed over...

This study shows a possible cause of long COVID

In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers found a potential cause of long-lasting symptoms experienced by COVID-19 patients, often referred to as...

Scientists develop a new COVID antiviral pill

As SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread and mutate, it's important to identify new treatment options. Molnupiravir is an investigational oral antiviral being developed for the treatment...

Scientists find a new way to reverse fatty liver disease

In a new study from the University of Southern California, researchers found a new way to treat fatty liver disease. About 80 million Americans have...

How to overcome COVID-19 pandemic fatigue

The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States makes continued vigilance with established safety efforts essential to helping slow...

A new COVID-19 drug for people with diabetes

In a recent study, researchers developed a new COVID-19 treatment for people with diabetes, which has shown promising results in a trial. The team recognized...

Scientists find gene that doubles death risk in COVID-19

In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found the gene responsible for doubling the risk of respiratory failure from COVID-19. They found...

What parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds

A COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived for children ages 5 to 11 – and with it, some important questions from parents. Many are wondering about...