A New At-Home Test Can Detect More Than Just COVID-19
In September 2020, Labcorp announced the launch of the first test that can test for COVID-19, influenza A and B, and RSV through a single nasal swab.
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Pfizer Reveals Their Efficacy Rate For The COVID-19 Vaccine In Children Under 5
Pfizer and BioNTech SE are seeking emergency use authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months of age up to 5 years old. -
Could Estrogen Play A Role In Protecting Against Severe COVID-19?
Estrogen supports immune function and improves your body's ability to deter pathogens. The question is, do these findings apply to COVID-19? Let's find out. -
Why Long COVID Is Harder To Recognize In Senior Citizens
Older adults can face different aging-related health conditions later in life. Could this make it harder for doctors to detect symptoms of long COVID? -
How This Cancer Treatment Drug Is Helping Severe COVID-19 Patients
Imatinib is a medication that hinders the spread of cancer, and now it could be useful in the fight against COVID-19 as well. -
Which Mask Is The Most Effective In Protecting You Against COVID-19?
While questions are starting to surface as to whether or not we need to begin masking again, a new study sheds light on mask-type efficacy. -
Can COVID-19 Symptoms Recur After Taking Paxlovid?
Paxlovid, a drug developed by Pfizer, has emergency use authorization for some patients with COVID-19. But some are reporting a recurrence of the virus. -
How To Avoid COVID Spreading In Your Home When A Family Member Has It
Experts suggest we're not completely past COVID-19 yet and there are ways to mitigate its spread if a loved one comes down with it. -
What To Know About The Newly FDA-Approved Pfizer Booster For 5 To 11-Year-Olds
The FDA granted emergency use authorization for a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. -
How COVID-Sniffing Dogs Can Help Screen Airport Passengers
As if it weren't enough that dogs are man's best friend, experts found a new way these 4-legged creatures are helping humans, particularly with COVID screening. -
The Latest On The White House's Requests For Coronavirus Funding
With COVID-19 cases projected to increase, US health officials are sounding the alarm on the need for more congressional coronavirus funding. -
Why Experts Say Severe COVID Can Lead To Anxiety, Depression, And Bipolar Disorder
Research has been well underway over potential links between cases of severe COVID-19 and long-term mental health effects in those diagnosed. -
Experts Find Medical Racism Has Led To Vaccine Hesitancy
Research reveals ethnic minority groups lack trust in the healthcare system, subsequently leading to vaccine hesitancy. Here's what the data reflect. -
Research Reveals A Link Between Inflammation And Risk Of COVID Death
Inflammation may be a strong risk factor when it comes to COVID mortality. Here's what health experts reveal in a recent study. -
Researchers Say The Pandemic Has Led To Higher Rates Of Alcohol Deaths In Young Americans
Unfortunately, alcohol-related deaths have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. Experts say these are the most likely triggers for the uptick. -
Should You Be Worried That COVID-19 Is On The Rise Again?
Despite various protection tactics taken by many, such as masking and vaccination, we are currently seeing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. -
A New Study Finds The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Left Parental Burnout At An All Time High
There is little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of burnout for much of the population, but just how much has it affected parents? -
Severe COVID-19 Could Impact Your Brain More Than You Think
A new study reveals that long COVID may seriously affect cognition, especially in younger patients. Here's what you need to know. -
Does Obesity Affect COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness?
New research sheds light on how severe obesity can impact the efficacy of two COVID-19 vaccines and the antibody response. -
The FDA Restricted J&J's Covid-19 Vaccine Due To This Serious Risk
The FDA announced May 5th in a public statement that they have restricted access to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Here is what you need to know. -
How Long COVID Can Affect Children
Research reveals that as many as 10% of children diagnosed with COVID-19 are likely to experience long-haul symptoms following infection. -
Study Shows A History Of Cancer Won't Increase Severe COVID-19 Risk
Research now shows that the risk of death or severe COVID-19-related complications is nearly twice as high in those diagnosed with cancer. -
How To Know If You Have Short, Medium, Or Long COVID
Here's what it means when your COVID symptoms last less than two weeks, less than a month, or even longer. -
Why Most Parents Aren't Willing To Vaccinate Their Young Children For COVID-19 Just Yet
As pharma companies race to release a vaccine for young children, parents say they're not totally on board just yet. Here's where most American parents stand. -
What Should You Do If You Get COVID-19 While Traveling?
If you're considering taking a trip abroad in the near future, it's important to know what to expect in the event that you test positive for COVID-19 overseas. -
The Limitations Of Paxlovid Antiviral Tablets For COVID-19
While Paxlovid has been shown to have incredible results in reducing the severity of COVID-19 symptoms, there are certain limitations to its power. -
How Occupational Therapy Could Help Those With Long COVID
Irish researchers conducted two studies exploring how clinical interventions such as occupational therapy affect participants coping with symptoms of long COVID
