Could viruses cause Alzheimer's? COVID-19 brain studies offer new clues.January 14, 2022 – The diseases share some surprising similarities, and experts now think studying COVID-19 patients' brains could lead to better treatments for both conditions.
CDC clears the way for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boostersOctober 21, 2021 – Here’s the latest news on COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
How long will 'long COVID' be with us?February 23, 2022 – Estimates for the number of people who develop long COVID range from 10 percent to as high as 50 percent of cases. That means tens of millions of people still are wrestling with lingering effects.
Why new COVID-19 treatments have been so slow to developDecember 16, 2021 – With Omicron looming and cases surging, researchers are racing to deliver new therapeutics. But nearly two years in, only a few have proven safe and effective.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adultsNovember 19, 2021 – Jabs will be available to roll out as soon as this weekend.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11October 26, 2021 – Here’s the latest news on COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
An offshoot of the Delta variant is rising in the U.K.November 02, 2021 – The fast-spreading version of the virus has been found in other countries too, and experts fear it may cause a winter COVID-19 surge if not enough people are vaccinated.
COVID-19 has killed 5 million people—and the pandemic is far from overNovember 01, 2021 – As the world confronts another tragic milestone, experts say the death toll and collateral damage will rise unless vaccines are delivered swiftly.
What to expect with COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11October 29, 2021 – Here’s what the science reveals about the safety of the Pfizer shot for this age group, the doses involved, and the role it will play in protecting everyone from the disease.
COVID-19 variants will keep coming until everyone can access vaccinesDecember 28, 2021 – The emergence of Omicron underscores the consequences of vaccine inequity. Experts say it will take more than donations to fix the problem.
First case of the coronavirus detected in the wildDecember 14, 2020 – An infected wild mink was found in the “immediate vicinity” of a Utah fur farm that had an outbreak, officials say.
The Mu variant is on the rise. Scientists weigh in on how much to worry.September 09, 2021 – Laboratory studies suggest this variant may be better at avoiding the immune system but lags Delta when it comes to transmission and infecting cells.
700,000 Americans now dead from COVID-19—but deaths reveal deep disparitiesOctober 02, 2021 – U.S. deaths have been disproportionately high among Hispanic, Black, and Indigenous communities and in rural areas—highlighting vast inequities in the health system.
Why you shouldn’t panic over the Omicron variantNovember 29, 2021 – The new variant of concern has a large number of mutations and is spreading fast. But experts say there are many unknowns, and that vaccines and masks are still the best available protections.
The real risk of heart inflammation to kids is from COVID-19—not the vaccineNovember 23, 2021 – Pediatric experts agree that an infection causes more severe heart issues—and carries higher risk for long-term or permanent damage.
Helping kids overcome a fear of shotsJune 20, 2022 – The CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months and older. Here’s how to get them ready.
