Tag: COVID-19

The tug of war between SARS-CoV-2 and our immune systems continues.

Bats have the uncanny power to contain dangerous viruses without getting sick. However, if disturbed, the viruses in bats may ...

The Trump-recommended "cure" turned out to be a big problem -- and killed a lot of people.

This does not bear all the foreboding signs that COVID-19 did, but it's still concerning.

Researchers find four drugs that reverse COVID-19-induced brain aging by targeting 'zombie' cells."

The pandemic has messed up many things including the academic and social growth of school children.

After all this time, questions regarding the origin of the pandemic still linger, but evidence seems to suggest a common ...

The prevalence of Long Covid among these patients is 2-3 times higher than in the general population.

Disinformation and vaccine hesitancy have cost the US people dearly.

People with a history of hospitalization, diabetes and higher body mass index were more likely to develop the condition.

At some point, it becomes a waste of resource to keep testing this idea.

The results so far are promising, but only based on mouse studies.

The country faces the highest official number of cases since Wuhan in 2020.

Scientists found differences in brain scans before and after infection.

Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over.

Don't worry, if we continue reducing our emissions this won't happen.

The trial involves the most powerful human antibodies ever discovered.

It's as accurate as our current PCR tests or more, but way faster and cheaper.

The protective gene was passed onto us by an ancient human species.

Reactions from headaches to fatigue were attributed to the negative version of the placebo effect.

Things are not looking up, not really.

Researchers found a way to make the invisible visible.

Long COVID is very much real and not some figment of our imagination. Its cause is rooted in persisting microclots, ...

The new variant has 46 mutations making it more vaccine-resistant and infectious.

If you are eligible for a booster, you may want to look into getting one as quickly as possible.

Being stuck inside, stressed, did not help us develop healthy eating habits.

Rapid transmission rates in London and across the country

A favorite of many companies, the open plan office is under great pressure and may be forced to change substantially ...

This could help boost vaccination in lower-income countries where vaccine availability is problematic, while offering a reliable strategy.

It can be self-administered by anyone, which would make it ideal as a 'booster' shot patients can pick up from ...

The lack of "normal" interaction with friends and family and missing out on opportunities were among the largest issues.

While the country may not reach full vaccination by the end of the year, it's definitely making progress.

If you needed another reason to get a vaccine, here it is.

Pandemic memes not only ease stress but also help people process negative news without feeling overwhelmed by them.

Everything you need to know about the dreaded Delta variant.

It's not a huge boost, but it's a significant one.

A funeral home ad has an unlikely positive effect.

The world of work is changing, and we need to start accepting that many aren't returning back to office work.

This is an ancient trend that is still going strong.

Other EU countries could soon take similar steps

The next question is often, “Is there anything else that can be done?” Too often, the answer is no.

Not taking a vaccine, but taking unproven horse dewormer is not doing anyone any favors.

The vast majority of current COVID hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated people.

Cloth masks just don't cut it anymore.

Vaccines are the way out of the pandemic. But having access to effective treatments can also save many lives.

Fully vaccinated people can still get infected with SARS-CoV-2, but their risk of hospitalization and death is very low.

The licensed drug treats high cholesterol in the blood and may also work in treating COVID-19 patients.

Those who had a flu shot were 20% less likely to end up in the ICU compared to patients who ...

We may be witnessing a tsunami in the work market.

The estimate could help scientists better understand how the virus infects and mutates inside the human body.