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Vaccine December 9, 2021

FDA authorizes AstraZeneca COVID antibody treatment for emergency use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued emergency use authorization for AstraZeneca's Evusheld. 

Coronavirus December 7, 2021

COVID-19 spread more by men, loud talkers: study

Men and people who speak at louder volumes more easily spread COVID-19, according to researchers at Colorado State University (CSU).

Coronavirus December 3, 2021

Allergy sufferers have nearly 40% lower risk of COVID-19 infection, study says

People who suffer from allergic conditions have a lower risk for developing COVID-19, according to a new U.K. study.

Coronavirus December 1, 2021

Survivors of severe COVID-19 may have an increased risk of dying over the next 12 months, study suggests

Patients who had severe COVID-19 may be twice at risk of dying over the following year, compared to patients who had a mild or moderate case, or individuals not infected by novel coronavirus, according to a new study.

Medications December 1, 2021

FDA panel endorses first COVID-19 pill

A panel of U.S. health advisers on Tuesday narrowly backed a closely watched COVID-19 pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely authorization of the first drug that Americans could take at home to treat the coronavirus.

Jerome Adams November 24, 2021

Trump's surgeon general: US needs to fight antimicrobial resistance to prevent next pandemic

Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as U.S. surgeon general under former President Trump, is calling for action to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Pregnancy November 6, 2021

NIH to study long-term COVID-19 impact on pregnant women, children

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced this week that it will study the long-term impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women. 

Pets November 5, 2021

Canine influenza outbreak: What dog owners need to know

A canine influenza outbreak in Los Angeles is drawing up concern among pet owners on the West Coast.

Vaccine November 4, 2021

Rhode Island’s first 2021 influenza outbreak confirmed

A cluster of 28 students tested positive for influenza A since Oct. 24 at the University of Rhode Island

HEALTH November 3, 2021

COVID-19 can infect inner ear cells, researchers say

An inner ear infection may be a significant cause of COVID-19-associated problems with hearing and balance, according to researchers. 

Health October 29, 2021

Pandemic uptick in cigarette sales is over, report suggests

Although U.S. cigarette sales slightly increased for the first time in 20 years during the pandemic, total cigarette industry purchases fell 6.5% in the most recent quarter, compared with the same period last year, according to a recent report.