COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

The summer 2024 COVID-19 wave is a good reminder that it’s important to get vaccinated with the updated shot.

Annette Regan, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of San Francisco • conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 ~8 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


What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

The World Health Organization had declared mpox a global health threat in 2022 and 2024. While most mpox infections are mild, some can be fatal, and cases are spreading in Africa.

Rodney E. Rohde, Regents' Professor & Chair, Medical Laboratory Science, Texas State University • conversation
Aug. 15, 2024 ~7 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

Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders

Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.

Mark R. O'Brian, Professor and Chair of Biochemistry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo • conversation
July 26, 2024 ~8 min

Long COVID risk has declined over course of pandemic

"The research on declining rates of long COVID marks the rare occasion when I have good news to report regarding this virus."

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
July 19, 2024 ~7 min

Ivory Coast Launches First Malaria Vaccine Program

VOA Learning English • voa
July 18, 2024 ~3 min


Nanoparticles boost flu vaccine effectiveness

Enhancing influenza vaccine cross-protection is essential to alleviate the public health burden of epidemics and pandemics, researchers say.

LaTina Emerson-Georgia State • futurity
July 15, 2024 ~4 min

Storytelling strategies make communication about science more compelling

Whether sharing online about health topics or chatting about the weather, you communicate about science. Borrowing a tactic from antiscience advocates can help make your stories more persuasive.

Emma Frances Bloomfield, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, University of Nevada, Las Vegas • conversation
July 11, 2024 ~7 min

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