Where did the coronavirus pandemic start? Two studies point to late 2019 at the Wuhan market
After all this time, questions regarding the origin of the pandemic still linger, but evidence seems to suggest a common ...
Tag: COVID-19
Almost all hospital-treated COVID-19 patients still suffer symptoms one year after receiving treatment
The prevalence of Long Covid among these patients is 2-3 times higher than in the general population.
Over 230,000 American lives could have been saved from COVID-19 — if people got vaccinated sooner
Disinformation and vaccine hesitancy have cost the US people dearly.
Around 1 in 3 Covid patients develop “long Covid,” US study finds
People with a history of hospitalization, diabetes and higher body mass index were more likely to develop the condition.
Ivermectin doesn’t work against COVID-19, yet another study finds
At some point, it becomes a waste of resource to keep testing this idea.
New molecule promises nasal spray that can protect against and fight off the coronavirus
The results so far are promising, but only based on mouse studies.
China’s COVID-19 crisis takes a turn for the worst: millions are under strict lockdown
The country faces the highest official number of cases since Wuhan in 2020.
COVID-19 seems to affect the brain — even in mild cases
Scientists found differences in brain scans before and after infection.
A new Omicron subvariant, 30% more contagious, is starting to sweep the world
Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over.
Emissions drop during pandemic contributed to record rainfall in China
Don't worry, if we continue reducing our emissions this won't happen.
The fascinating science behind the first human HIV mRNA vaccine trial – what exactly does it entail?
The trial involves the most powerful human antibodies ever discovered.
New, fast and high-accuracy test developed for COVID-19 infections
It's as accurate as our current PCR tests or more, but way faster and cheaper.
Scientists identify the specific gene that protects against severe COVID-19
The protective gene was passed onto us by an ancient human species.
Nocebo effect could cause most COVID-19 vaccine symptoms
Reactions from headaches to fatigue were attributed to the negative version of the placebo effect.
WHO chief warns that the pandemic is ‘far from over’
Things are not looking up, not really.
Masks made of ostrich cells make COVID-19 glow in the dark
Researchers found a way to make the invisible visible.
Scientists may have solved the mystery of long COVID
Long COVID is very much real and not some figment of our imagination. Its cause is rooted in persisting microclots, ...
New COVID variant identified in France — but experts say we shouldn’t fear it
The new variant has 46 mutations making it more vaccine-resistant and infectious.
Protection from the AstraZeneca vaccine drops significantly three months after the second dose
If you are eligible for a booster, you may want to look into getting one as quickly as possible.
Cases of eating disorders have doubled in the US during the pandemic
Being stuck inside, stressed, did not help us develop healthy eating habits.