Severe COVID-19 may cause similar cognitive deficits as 20 years of aging By Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 22 People hospitalized for COVID-19 showed cognitive impairments.
Should you get a second booster shot for COVID-19? By Nicoletta Lanese published 4 April 22 Is getting a second booster worth it?
Coronavirus variants: Facts about omicron, delta and other COVID-19 mutants By Rachael Rettner published 23 March 22 Here's a look at the science behind COVID-19 variants, such as omicron and delta, and which coronavirus mutants are the most concerning in different areas.
Quick guide: Most widely used COVID-19 vaccines and how they work By Nicoletta Lanese published 22 March 22 Learn about the most widely used COVID-19 vaccines.
'Stealth' omicron cases rising in the US: Here's what we know. By Nicoletta Lanese published 16 March 22 BA.2 is steadily becoming more common in the U.S.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19? By Stephanie Pappas published 15 March 22 Here are the most common COVID-19 symptoms for adults, kids, vaccinated individuals and omicron-variant infections.
What is a coronavirus? By Nicoletta Lanese published 14 March 22 Coronaviruses infect birds and mammals, including humans.
Delta-omicron hybrid variant identified for the first time By Ben Turner published 11 March 22 Scientists say they will need to conduct studies to find out the severity of the new variant
Brain shrinkage linked to COVID-19 By Nicoletta Lanese published 7 March 22 COVID-19 seems linked to atrophy in specific brain areas.
1st possible case of deer-to-human COVID-19 transmission reported By Rachael Rettner published 1 March 22 Researchers also identified highly mutated clusters of SARS-CoV-2 genomes in deer.
Ukraine hospitals could run out of oxygen in 24 hours, WHO warns By Ben Turner published 28 February 22 As medical oxygen dwindles in Ukrainian hospitals, the WHO has called for setting up a safe transit route through neighboring Poland.
Antihistamines to treat long COVID: What you need to know By Nicoletta Lanese published 16 February 22 Early data suggest the drugs may help a subset of long COVID patients.
Was the mysterious 'Russian flu' actually a coronavirus? Some scientists think so. By Nicoletta Lanese published 16 February 22 However, the idea is still "speculative."
Pet hamsters sparked a coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong By Nicoletta Lanese published 7 February 22 A pet shop worker was the first to be infected.
One nasal droplet's worth of coronavirus is enough to make you sick By Nicoletta Lanese published 2 February 22 Researchers infected volunteers with the coronavirus for a new study.
These 4 risk factors may increase your chance of long COVID, study hints By Nicoletta Lanese published 1 February 22 Several of these factors can be screened for in a patient's blood.
'Stealth' omicron is in the US. Here's what we know about it. By Nicoletta Lanese published 26 January 22 Early data hint that the mutant is slightly more transmissible.
Can CBD really prevent COVID-19 infection? Scientists hope to find out. By Stephanie Pappas published 25 January 22 Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in cannabis, might help block infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
COVID-19 may trigger diabetes by causing fat cells to go haywire By Nicoletta Lanese published 20 January 22 The coronavirus may cause fat cells to malfunction.
Omicron's not the last variant we'll see. Will the next one be bad? By Nicoletta Lanese published 12 January 22 It's difficult to predict what combination of traits such a variant might have.
