COVID

Some health officials want to encourage people to get annual vaccines just like the flu shot. Here's the latest on this strategy.

Seniors may be at high risk from some symptoms from COVID-19 vaccines, but younger adults are more likely to report side effects.

The BA.2 Omicron variant continues to concern some public health experts. Here's how it differs from BA.1 and how you can continue protecting yourself.

While many states across the U.S. are happily easing mask mandates and restrictions, some health experts suggest we should approach the next phase slowly.

There are people who are still feeling the effects of "long COVID." However, research says it might not last as long as you think. Here's what we know.

Because of ICU bed and oxygen shortages caused by the spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations, people who need care for non-COVID conditions sometimes don't get it.

Here's what to know about the Pfizer/BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 vaccine being linked to an increased occurrence of ischemic stroke in adults over 65.

A mild case of COVID-19 may not seem too bad once you're better. However, experts looked into how a mild case of the virus could lead to Long COVID.

The bivalent booster has been available for months now. But you may wonder about its efficacy. Here's the latest research.

The government has been sending households free COVID-19 home test kits but recently, there has been confusion regarding the reliability of some of these tests.

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.

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.

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

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.