Many Americans take immune-weakening drugs that may reduce COVID vaccine effects
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that nearly 3% of insured U.S. adults under 65 take medications that weaken...
The difference between COVID-19 ‘third doses’ and ‘boosters’
As hospitalizations surge nationwide due to unvaccinated patients with COVID-19, vaccines are a crucial tool to prevent severe disease and overwhelmed hospital systems.
More than...
COVID vaccines less effective for people with these two health issues
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that a lower-than-normal immune response to the messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19...
New COVID-19 nasal vaccine effective at preventing disease transmission
In a new study from the University of Houston, researchers developed an intranasal vaccine that provides durable immunity against the disease.
They say the vaccine...
This study shows the cause of ‘long COVID’
In a recent study published in the journal Pathogens, researchers found that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation resulting from the inflammatory response to coronavirus infection...
This drug duo may treat COVID-19 effectively, study finds
In a recent study published in iScience, researchers found a drug combo that may cure COVID-19 together.
The study is from the Tokyo University of...
COVID-19 antibodies persist, reduce reinfection risk for up to 6 months
In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found that most patients with mild COVID-19 infections produce antibodies that persist and protect them from...
What’s it like to get a new heart during a pandemic? This Texas pastor...
On the Friday before Mother's Day, the Rev. Eddie Woods did his best to hide his discomfort.
Short of breath and lightheaded, he didn't want...
People who get Moderna COVID-19 vaccine do not need a booster shot, study finds
In a new study from La Jolla Institute for Immunology, researchers help answer the question: how long does immunity against COVID-19 last in vaccinated...
This study shows potential new drugs to treat COVID-19
In a recent study published in Biochemical Journal, researchers screened thousands of drug and chemical molecules and identified a range of new antivirals that...