How effective are COVID self-tests?

"...the results of our study are impressive. Evidence shows that self-testing is an effective tool to prevent transmission of SARS-COV-2..."

Fabienne Landry-McGill • futurity
Feb. 9, 2024 ~7 min

Trust in doctors may help overcome COVID vax hesitancy

People who trust doctors were more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine and booster. Trust in public officials did not have the same effect.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 ~5 min


Gut bacteria may affect respiratory infection severity

Bacteria in the gut influence how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections, research finds.

LaTina Emerson-Georgia State • futurity
Feb. 2, 2024 ~5 min

Brain protein might be the ‘glue’ that makes COVID stick

A protein most commonly found in blood vessels and the brain may enhance COVID-19's ability to bind with cells.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Jan. 26, 2024 ~4 min

Long COVID can take a toll on women’s sex lives

"Long COVID symptoms really may have a physiological and psychological impact on sexual well-being for women."

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Jan. 23, 2024 ~7 min

What you should know about the latest COVID variant

An expert has answers for you about the latest COVID variant, JN.1, including information about tests, vaccines, and more.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~6 min

‘Complement system’ is to blame for long COVID symptoms

New research "opens up new avenues for the development of more targeted therapies for patients with long COVID."

U. Zurich • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~5 min

Can wastewater alert schools about COVID spread?

"...wastewater surveillance presents an appealing and cost-effective approach to understand disease trends within school environments."

Daryl Lovell-Syracuse • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~5 min


Nasal spray vaccine may offer better, longer COVID protection

Administering a COVID-19 vaccine as a nasal spray, rather than as an injection, may increase the vaccine’s overall effectiveness.

Zehan Yu-Duke-NUS • futurity
Jan. 10, 2024 ~5 min

COVID, flu, allergies, or something else? Tips for virus season

An expert shares tips to help you and your loved ones navigate a season of flu, COVID, RSV, and more.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 2, 2024 ~8 min

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