COVID vaccines for older people save the most years of life
Giving vaccine priority to older adults and others most at risk of dying will actually save the maximum number of lives and the most years of life.
March 1, 2021 • ~5 min
Huge number of COVID infections are from people with no symptoms
"This proportion is quite surprising. It's crucial that everyone—including individuals who don't show symptoms—adhere to public health guidelines..."
March 1, 2021 • ~5 min
Phone device flags COVID-19 in less than an hour
A new diagnostic tool that plugs into a phone can test for COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less, researchers report. It can be done almost anywhere, too.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~5 min
Survey: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance has fallen worldwide
In several countries, including the US, the number of people who say they'll get a COVID-19 vaccine is falling short of the number needed for herd immunity.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Expert: You should wear two masks to avoid COVID-19
An expert breaks down what we know about the new coronavirus strains and why you should be wearing two masks during the pandemic.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~4 min
Asthma may lead to dangerous flu mutations
A certain type of asthma may make people more susceptible to flu and also lead to dangerous flu mutations, according to new studies in animals.
Feb. 19, 2021 • ~4 min
Swabs suggest COVID-19 safety during cancer care
New research offers assurance that those receiving cancer treatment are safe when receiving care in oncology and hematology settings.
Feb. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
Breastfeeding moms with COVID-19 pass antibodies to their babies
Breastfeeding women with COVID-19 don't transmit the SARS-CoV-2 virus through their milk, researchers report. They do pass on antibodies, though.
Feb. 15, 2021 • ~4 min
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 in human sweat
New research adds to growing evidence that dogs can detect COVID-19 infection by smell. Can our four-legged friends help fight the pandemic?
Feb. 12, 2021 • ~10 min
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