Many younger healthy men with severe COVID-19 may have these gene mutations

In a new study, researchers found two new mutations in the TLR7 gene in healthy young men who became seriously ill with severe Covid-19. It's...

Dementia-like symptoms found in 60% of COVID-19 survivors

In a new study from the University of Texas, researchers found in a sample of over 400 older adults who had recovered from COVID-19,...

This single-shot COVID-19 vaccine can protect against variants

Vaccines against COVID-19 were developed early in the pandemic. But the virus has been changing. Now there are different versions, called variants, all over...

Early COVID-19 symptoms differ among age groups, between men and women

In a new study from King's College London, researchers found symptoms for early COVID-19 infection differ among age groups and between men and women. These...

Will you need a COVID-19 booster? What we know so far

Is a booster shot for your COVID-19 vaccine in your future? While it seems like only yesterday that people were calculating the date they could...

This drug duo may help cure COVID-19, study finds

COVID-19 continues to claim lives around the world and is infecting millions more. Although several vaccines have recently become available, making significant strides towards preventing...

Signs of ‘long COVID’ can be found in eyes

In a new study, researchers found nerve fibre loss and an increase in key immune (dendritic) cells on the surface of the eye (cornea)...

What we know about the COVID-19 Delta variant

The Delta variant is likely to become the most dominant strain globally. What does that mean for current and future variants? Natural selection has shaped...

Many people have cognitive decline after COVID-19 infection

In two new studies, researchers showed cognitive impairment has been reported following recovery from COVID-19. In the first study from the University of Texas, researchers...

3 tips to lose your pandemic pounds safely

After a year and a half of COVID-19 quarantine, people around the globe are once again outdoors and basking in the sun. Many have noticed...