COVID

There are proven ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as staying home if you test positive or have symptoms. This is how to read an at-home COVID test.

With COVID, flu, and RSV infections surging, it's more crucial than ever to protect yourself. But if you're feeling sick, how do you know which virus you have?

A loss of smell can have a major impact on a person's life. But there may be ways to retrain your olfactory system to smell again.

A 2022 study found that COVID-19 can actually cause viruses to reactivate inside the body, including ones with fatigue symptoms. Here's what you need to know.

Here's the latest information about the newest covid variant to make its waves across the nation: XBB.1.5.

In an exclusive interview with an expert immunologist, Health Digest learns whether or not you can determine if you've already had COVID-19.

A new study aims to explain how our vaccines stack up against the new COVID variants. Here's what experts have to say.

Many experts are talking about the tridemic, which may concern you about holiday travel. Here are tips to stay healthy this holiday season.

Two terms we have often heard with COVID drugs and vaccines are FDA approval and Emergency Use Authorization. These are the important differences between them.

Researchers have been studying how symptoms like loss of taste and smell are linked to antibody levels. These are the differences that they have found.

The COVID virus can have a variety of effects on the human body, including on the brain. Discover new research that suggests it can significantly age the brain.

As the holiday season approaches, health officials are advising that Americans mask up. Discover the reason why experts suggest donning the mask again.

Children who are affected by COVID-19 have recently been developing a barking cough usually associated with croup. Croup is often triggered by a virus.

Health experts are predicting a high number of flu cases even as we're still battling COVID-19. But what happens to your body if you get the two simultaneously?

Paxlovid has been used by many Americans during the pandemic. But now health experts warn of a price increase. This is what to expect.

For those experiencing burning nose symptoms, you may want to wait before assuming that it's due to COVID-19 right away. Instead, consider all the facts.

Long COVID can make day-to-day life difficult. However, researchers now suggest the vaccine may help improve outcomes for those managing it.

The FDA just phased out the last monoclonal antibody medication. What does this mean for this kind of treatment?

Many people have a few spare COVID-19 tests lying around, but some might be expired. Here's how to find out if your expired tests can still be used.

As we get further from the onset of the pandemic, scientists gather data revealing that initial vaccinations may not afford sufficient protection from dying.

Dr. Anthony Fauci addresses the nation one last time before stepping down from public service. Will U.S. citizens heed his advice?

Monoclonal antibodies were once a go-to treatment option for COVID-19. Here's why they aren't as effective as they used to be.

As scientists have gathered more data about the effects of COVID, one potential risk has emerged among those who have had the illness within six months.

Several new COVID-19 variants are stepping up to the plate this winter. Find out why experts are feeling a sense of déjà vu about the new variants.

A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that COVID reinfection can put a person at risk for health conditions in the months following the illness.

Government officials have now launched a new COVID-19 vaccine effort, deemed the HHS "Countdown to Thanksgiving Vax Up America Tour." Here's how it will work.

It's been proven time and again that masks help stop the spread of COVID-19. Here's why a new study is making the case for mask mandates to continue in schools.