Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading

The H5N1 virus has infected about 900 people since 2003, and more than half of them died. But so far there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission.

Jenna Guthmiller, Assistant Professor of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 28, 2024 ~8 min

How the COVID virus enters human cells

New findings about how COVID enters our cells could inform the development of more effective vaccines as additional variants emerge.

Yale • futurity
Aug. 27, 2024 ~7 min


A shot could treat high blood sugar in people with long COVID

Researchers have discovered that the COVID vaccine could treat a lingering health challenge faced by some with long COVID: high blood sugar.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~5 min

Placebos cut stress, anxiety, and depression

Placebos given with people fully knowing they are placebos, effectively manage stress—even when the they are administered remotely.

Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 20, 2024 ~4 min

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it

Proper hygiene, vaccinations and healthy habits can all reduce the spread of diseases in school.

Libby Richards, Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2024 ~10 min

How widespread is long COVID?

A new review highlights the global scale and impact of long COVID and explains biological mechanisms behind the condition.

U. Arizona • futurity
Aug. 7, 2024 ~6 min

Study: Flying keeps getting safer

Reflecting a “Moore’s Law of aviation,” commercial flight has become roughly twice as safe each decade since the 1960s; Covid-19 added a wrinkle, however.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Aug. 7, 2024 ~8 min

Nasal vaccines may be key to stopping COVID spread

A new study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting the nose and mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections like COVID.

Tamara Schneider-Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
Aug. 1, 2024 ~9 min


Incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination

The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination, according to a new study involving nearly

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 31, 2024 ~5 min

COVID virus is widespread in Virginia animals

"This study highlights the potentially large host range SARS-CoV-2 can have in nature and really how widespread it might be."

Matt Chittum - Virginia Tech • futurity
July 30, 2024 ~8 min

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