Depression and anxiety together raise long COVID risk in older women
Older women who have a history of both depression and anxiety had a 78% higher risk of developing…
COVID-19 severity is linked to changes in mitochondrial DNA methylation
New evidence from Indian patients shows that severe COVID-19 is associated with distinct mitochondrial methylation signatures and altered…
Older chemical libraries yield new leads for next-generation COVID-19 antivirals
SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
How COVID mRNA vaccines may make cancer treatments more effective
A new study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines can amplify immune checkpoint therapy in lung and skin cancers…
COVID-19 and smell loss: Brain region changes revealed
MRI scans reveal that people who lose their sense of smell after COVID-19 show measurable changes in brain…
Taste-based flu test that detects infection within minutes
A new study reveals that a simple taste could one day tell you if you have the flu,…
Azelastine nasal spray prevents COVID-19 and rhinovirus infections
Variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019…
Concertgoers back detection dogs as practical COVID-19 screening tool in real-world trial
After experiencing canine COVID-19 screening at concerts, participants reported greater trust in detection dogs, positioning them as a…